13-year-old Tobi Segun, who was accused of being a wizard by a Church leader, was reportedly burned with an iron by his father, Austin Segun, and also tied to a burglar-proof for 3 days. His hands were tied behind him, as he was tied to the burglar-proof.
Tobi Segun, who just finished his Primary 6 School Leaving Certificate exams, was rescued by a group of vigilante, who heard him whimpering at about 2a.m and saying he wants to die because he could no longer bear the torture.
The father of 5 who had been released on bail, was arrested and detained at the Ughelli ‘A’ Division Police Station over the incident. He was also given an ultimatum to leave Eruemukohwarien community, Ughelli North LGA of Delta State.
Confirming the incident, the victim’s step-mother, Mrs. Edijala Favour Segun, said:
“They told us that he is a wizard at a Church we went to for prayers and he also admitted that he is a wizard.
At a point, my husband had to use a hot iron to burn his palm and feet owing to his misbehaviour. Despite this, he opened the fridge in the house and ate everything. This led to my husband tying his hands and legs to the protector. He had just been tied for three days before we were arrested.
I was asked to take Tobi to the Ughelli Central Hospital for treatment. My husband was able to secure his release, but the IPO in charge of the case ordered that we should move out of the community.”
Recounting his ordeal to Vanguard, Tobi said: “I always run from the house because I am not comfortable. My mother is dead and the woman here is my step-mother.”
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