Angry residents have b3aten up a man accused of t0rturing a minor said to be his house help in Makurdi, Benue State.
Human rights activist, Zege Orkwande, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Friday, April 3, 2026 said the suspect also allegedly assaults his wife when she complained about his actions.
Orkwande said he has handed the man to NAPTIP for further investigation and possible prosecution.
“This evening again, I got a call from the Leader of Catholic Youth Center over case of torturing a minor,” he wrote.
“The guy in photo brought the girl from the village (Konshisha LGA). She’s not looking well at all. I don’t want to discuss the workload she’s handling.
“He tortured her at any given opportunity. If the wife complained, he equally beat the wife.
“Today, luck ran out of him. rea boys saw his actions and called me. He received better beating from the area men. I took him to NAPTIP Nigeria, Benue Command. He’s now cooling his head in cell.”
“The act of torturing children should stop in Benue state please. The trauma is getting much.”
