Chief Mrs. Mary-Maudline Ogbonna Nwifuru, the First Lady of Ebonyi State, has strongly denounced the mistreatment of two teenage girls in Ojiegbe Ngbo community, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Chief Mrs Nwifuru who expressed shock over the viral video making the rounds on the social media, which showcased two 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 across Ebonyi communities.

Mrs Nwifuru reiterated that the present administration in the State is committed to ensuring that justice is served to perpetrators of the dastardly 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 endeavour to prevent future incidents across communities in the state.

Mrs Nwifuru reiterated that her foundation, BERWO, will continue to collaborate with relevant agencies to support abused victims and advocate for women and girls’ rights and welfare.

She extended sympathy and support to the affected families, reaffirming her commitment towards ensuring justice for Gender Based Violence survivors.