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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Edo State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly assaulting their eight-year-old maid, simply identified as Miss Previous.<\/p>\n

The Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Moses Joel Iyamu, who confirmed the incident, said the victim is currently undergoing treatment while the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n

The incident reportedly happened somewhere around in Ikpoba Hill area near Benin City in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of the state.<\/p>\n

The suspects were alleged to have inflicted injuries on the maid\u2019s body, who happened to be her niece.<\/p>\n

In a 1:17-second viral video of the incident, a voice was heard asking the minor, \u201cWho did this to you?\u201d and the little girl replied, \u201cMummy Gabriel.\u201d<\/p>\n

The voice was heard saying: \u201cThis is molestation. Look at her body, they cut her and went to hide in church. Bring them out. We will burn down the church. Your duty is to hand them over to the police.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey did this maltreatment to this girl and went to hide in the church. Bring Mummy Gabriel out. We will not report you to human rights, but the police will arrest you.\u201d<\/p>\n

The couple, were later arrested by the police after some good Nigerians reported the matter at the Oregbeni Police Division, Ikpoba Hill.<\/p>\n

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