A magistrate court sitting in Port Harcourt has remanded Mrs Oluchi Nkemjika who poured hot water on her nine-year-old housemaid.
The suspect was arrested last week after one of her neighbours at paradise avenue alerted the police when she attempted to conceal the incident.
The presiding Chief Magistrate S. Harry who adjourned the matter to the 6th of December also ordered that the case file be transmitted to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
Our Correspondent reports that the mother of four denied committing the crime but a complaint and Chairman of Paradise Avenue, Sam Ikem testified against her.
Speaking with our Correspondent, chairman Paradise Avenue Egbelu in Obio Akpor local Government Area,Mr. Sam Ikem who expressed surprise that the woman attempted to mislead the court urged the police to also thoroughly investigate her husband.
Mr Ikem appealed to the court to ensure justice is served in the matter.
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