• The 17-year-old boy, Samuel Onyeme, was allegedly beaten and locked in a dog cage after visiting his female classmate, Anastasia Celestine, in Asaba, Delta State.
• The incident led a human rights organization to call for charges to be filed against Anastasia’s father and brothers for kidnapping, unlawful detention and attempted murder.
• A petition has been submitted to the Delta State Police Command to investigate the incident, while Samuel is receiving treatment for his injuries

The 17-year-old boy, Samuel Onyeme, was allegedly beaten and locked in a dog cage after visiting his female classmate, Miss Anastasia Celestine, on Sunday evening.

The incident was reported to have occurred at around 18:00 at Mr. Celestine’s home in Asaba. Delta State.

Brutal Attack and Detention

According to Samuel’s mother, Mrs. Onyeme, her son is a final year student at Redeemers. International High SchoolHe was invited to his home by Anastasia.

While they were talking outside, Samuel was brutally attacked by Anastasia’s father and his two sons.

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“They attacked him on the street, dragged him into their house and caused him severe physical injuries. They used wooden planks and locked him in a dog cage,” Ms. Onyeme recounted.

Samuel’s mobile phone was seized during the attack and his mother was tricked into arriving at the scene, but was denied access to her son for two hours.

Mrs Onyeme’s daughter Jessica was also attacked when she tried to call for help.

Recovery and Legal Action

The situation worsened when Samuel’s older brother Ben contacted a family friend who reached out to a human rights organisation.

Police officers were mobilized and rescued Samuel from the dog cage around 10pm that night.

Human rights activist Victor Ojei, who reported the incident to the Delta State Police Command, described the action as follows: barbaric and inhumane.

Ojei petitioned the Police Commissioner. Delta State Police The Command requests the immediate investigation and prosecution of Mr. Celestine and his sons for kidnapping, illegal detention, assault and attempted murder.

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petitionIt was also copied to the Attorney General and the National Prosecutor’s Office. Human Rights CommissionHe calls for justice for Samuel.

Ongoing Investigation

Samuel is currently receiving treatment at the Asaba Specialist Hospital for physical injuries and psychological trauma.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Bright Edafe, stated that at the time of filing this report, he was yet to receive the report regarding the incident.

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Source: Legit.ng