Here’s The Reason Why Father Tortured His 13-Year Old Son

Austin Segun a father based in Delta has been banished from the Eruemukohwarien community in Ughelli North Local Government for torturing his 13 year old son. According to reports the victim Tobi was burnt on the legs and hands and tied to a burglary in the house for 3 days because his father’s Pastor had said he was a wizard.

Tobi was however rescued by vigilante group in the community who heard sounds from the young boy about 2am. One of them said;

“Immediately, we alerted the community Youth Chairman and others. When we gained access into the house, we saw the boy alone, tied to the window protector while his hands were tied behind him. Though the parents were not at home, the landlord called the father on phone while the community Youth Chairman alerted the DPO of the Ughelli ‘A’ Division, who personally came and arrested the suspect.”

When this step mother was interviewed by newsmen, she 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. On that day, our landlord called us on the phone that we should come back to the house. On getting home, we were faced with a crowd that started hitting my husband and me. After some minutes, the Police came and arrested my husband, while 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. This was documented and we all agreed to it including leaders of the community.”