Mrs Nwifuru who expressed shock over the viral video making the rounds on the social media, of two teenaged girls, stripped naked and flogged by youths in Ojiegbe Ngbo community, for stealing 2 chickens, described their actions as "deeply troubling" and a "grave violation of human dignity,"
She emphasized that every citizen in the state particularly young girls and women deserves to live free from harm, fear, abuse, mistreatment or violence as it is not acceptable nor tolerated across Ebonyi communities.
Mrs Nwifuru reiterated that the present administration is committed to ensuring that justice is served to perpetrators of this act.
The wife of the governor applauded the efforts of the state Commissioner of Police, CP. Anthonia A. Uche-Anya and her team for arresting the prime suspects, Dennis Ali and Ituma Sunday.
She also urged local leaders to ensure the victims get proper care and endeavor to prevent future incidents across communities in the state.
Mrs Nwifuru reiterated that her foundation, BERWO, will continue to collaborate with agencies to support abuse victims and advocate for women and girls' welfare.
She extended sympathy and support to the affected families, reaffirming her commitment to ensuring justice for Gender Based Violence survivors.
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