Lady Finally Discharged One Month After Rivers Police Officer Scalded Her With Burning Stove For Turning Down His Love Advances

Nigerian woman, Jane Amos has finally been released from the hospital after spending a month in the hospital.

 

Recall that she was scalded with burning stove by a police officer for turning down his love advances.

 

Now, the lady has pleaded with the Rivers State Commissioner of Police to ensure that justice is done in her case. 

 

We had reported that the officer identified as Eze Akpoelu, allegedly attacked and injured Ms Amos, leaving her with severe burn wounds, after she reportedly declined his request for a relationship.

 

The incident happened in their compound at Rumuokwuta, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, on Wednesday, January 19. 

 

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the incident said the suspect had been arrested and detained.

 

 

In a statement on Monday, February 21, rights group, Centre for Basic Rights and Accountability Campaign, confirmed that the victim has been discharged from the hospital. 

 

"Miss Jane Amos Scalded With Burning Stove Allegedly By A Male Police Officer For Turning Down His Relationship Proposal Discharged From Hospital One Month After The Incident. Miss Jane Pleads With Commissioner of Police In Rivers State To Ensure Justice Is Not Denied Her In The case." the statement reads.