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Neighbours of teenage girl who died accuse her parents of allegedly beating her to de - Edoman - 01-10-2020 Neighbours of teenage girl who died accuse her parents of allegedly beating her to death because she had a baby for a Yoruba Muslim boy The parents of an 18-year-old girl identified as Amaka Nweke have been accused of allegedly beating their daughter to death for allegedly dating a Yoruba boy by residents of Agility community at Mile 12 area of Lagos State, Amaka was also allegedly tortured and starved by her parents who were enraged that she got impregnated not just by a Yoruba boy but also a Muslim. The girl's father, Mike Nweke who denied putting his daughter through such horrendous act repeatedly said “Is it possible for a parent to kill his own child?” when questioned by newsmen. He was also accused of confronting residents of the community who were vocal about the brutal torture he and his wife allegedly subjected their daughter to. Before her death, Amaka reportedly welcomed a baby boy christened Zaeed, fathered by one Ibrahim Lawal she started dating when she was in Senior Secondary School (SSS). Recounting the torture the deceased was subjected to, one of the Nwekes’ neighbours identified simply as Adebola, said; Quote:“Amaka went through a lot. She really suffered. When Amaka and Ibrahim were dating, her parents were always threatening her. They told her that they didn’t want her to continue associating with the boy. What broke the camel’s back was Amaka becoming pregnant for Ibrahim. Her parents were livid and starved her of food. New Telegraph reported that Ibrahim’s mother, Mrs. Ebunola Lawal alleged she reported the incessant assault Amaka got from her parents to the police. Quote:“When my son impregnated Amaka, I didn’t reject the pregnancy. I was already used to seeing them together. When it was clear to me that Ibrahim was the owner of the pregnancy, I started taking care of the girl as my daughter-in-law. I, however, noticed that whenever I go to give her foodstuff, her mother wouldn’t want her to collect it from me. I used to force her before she would collect it. Ebunola also alleged that the Nwekes refused releasing the baby for the naming ceremony on the 8th day. She said; Quote:“We went to Amaka’s house as early as 6a.m. We begged them till noon before they finally released the baby to us with the assistance of some elders in the community. A nurse identified as Omotola, disclosed that the deceased sought her assistance after the beatings from her parents became unbearable. Omotola said; Quote: “Amaka called me and asked that I should rescue her. She said that she didn’t want to die. Mike Nweke however maintained his innocence and that of his wife. He said; Quote:“Is it possible for a father to kill his only daughter, I don’t beat my children. My wife is a woman of virtue; she doesn’t beat our children, she is not a wicked woman. We didn’t beat her because we saw her going to Ibrahim’s house. Everything Ibrahim’s family said was false because now I’m in mourning. I came from a Christian family. I warned my wife to stop disturbing Amaka and Ibrahim. I told my wife that if God said the union was ordained from Him, they would live together as a husband and wife. I have never disturbed them. When asked about Amaka’s baby, Mike said they left the baby with a neighbour in Lagos because he couldn’t take him to Ebonyi State. He added; Quote: “I’m only going to Ebonyi State with Amaka’s mother and siblings.” Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana who confirmed the incident said they are awaiting a medical report to ascertain the cause of death. Bala said; Quote:“We are waiting for medical report to ascertain the cause of death. Investigation is still ongoing.” |