Unbelievable! 10- Year- Old Boy Buried Alive For Stealing N1, 000- See How He Managed To Escape Death
A horrifying incident unfolded in the Silo community of Apamisede in Zango Daji, Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State, on the night of October 10, 2023, when a 10- year- old boy was allegedly buried alive by his stepmother. The boy’ s supposed crime was the theft of N1, 000.
The incident came to light when a video of the boy’ s burial surfaced on the community’ s WhatsApp platform, sparking immediate outrage and a desperate search for the boy’ s rescue. Led by the community chairman, identified only as Mr. Omega, members of the community worked tirelessly through the night to locate and save the boy. Their efforts paid off when they finally exhumed him at 6: 00 am on October 11, after hours of digging.
A witness, speaking anonymously, recounted the shock and disbelief that gripped the community when the video went viral. The brutality of the punishment was especially appalling, as the boy was found with his hands tied behind his back and his teeth removed, all for an alleged minor theft. The witness expressed profound sadness over the inhumane treatment the boy suffered.
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Authorities swiftly apprehended Mrs. Rasaki, the boy’ s stepmother, who had ordered the gruesome punishment. She was arrested along with an accomplice who had assisted in digging the grave and burying the boy alive. The rescued boy has since been handed over to the Kogi State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, which condemned the act as barbaric and promised to ensure that justice would be served.
The ministry’ s statement highlighted the seriousness of the crime and the necessity for accountability, emphasizing that such acts of cruelty are unacceptable. In response to the incident, citizens have taken to social media to express their outrage and demand swift governmental action against the perpetrators.
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the pervasive issue of child abuse in Nigeria, particularly involving step- parents. It underscores the urgent need for enhanced child protection measures and greater efforts to safeguard the rights and well- being of vulnerable children. Child welfare and rights advocates are calling for more stringent laws and community vigilance to prevent such tragic occurrences in the future.
Persecondnews, reporting on the case, has noted the importance of addressing these societal issues comprehensively to protect children from similar fates. The community’ s response and the swift action by the authorities reflect a growing intolerance for child abuse and a collective determination to fight against such heinous crimes.
