A three-year-old girl is fighting for her life at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba after suffering severe burns to her genitals, allegedly inflicted by her stepmother as punishment for bedwetting.
The suspect, identified as Akaima, a Liberian national, is accused of pouring scalding hot water on the toddler in an act of brutal discipline that has left the child with critical injuries.
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred at the family’s residence, where the stepmother allegedly subjected the young victim to the painful punishment following a bedwetting accident.
Medical personnel at the healthcare facility have confirmed the child is receiving emergency treatment for the severe burns, which have raised serious concerns about her long-term recovery and wellbeing.
The case has been reported to local authorities, who have launched an investigation into the incident. Child rights advocates are calling for swift justice and increased protection for vulnerable children in domestic environments.
This incident highlights the ongoing crisis of child abuse in Ghana and raises urgent questions about the protection mechanisms for minors within household settings.
Source:Lovinghananews.com
