A video of a widow being tied up and flogged by her neighbours in Umueghu, Amaegbuato autonomous community, Nkpa Bende Local Government, Abia state, has gone viral on social media.
According to an activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who posted a video, the widow was attacked when the wife of her late husband’s brother accused her of being a witch.
Mr Harrison said, “When I talk about widows protection, I’m not asking for too much. Our mothers suffer the most from child delivery.
“Mrs Amarachi Okechi, a widow was accused of witchcraft by her late husband’s brother’s wife.
“If you are from Umueghu in Amaegbuato autonomous community Nkpa Bende Local Government, Abia state, your community did this to this woman.
“Even when the woman was begging and telling them she’s innocent, they tied her hand to her back, tied her two legs, flogged and filmed her.
“Her children reached out to the Behind Bars and we have decided to take this matter up no matter what it will cost us.
“This is barbaric and should be condemned by all.
“#Attention: Please help us tag the wife of Abia State Governor.”