Mother Burn Son For Loosing His Pen

A 25-year-old cook in Ho, Jemima Kwaku, who allegedly caused serious injuries on her 11-year-old son as punishment for losing his pen at school, is standing trial at the Ho Circuit Court.
She is alleged to have burnt her son’s belly, back, and other parts of his body with a heated pressing iron.
The court, presided over by Abdul Hakeem, was told that the accused being questioned, he mustered the courage to narrate his ordeal.
The teacher informed the headmaster, who reported the matter to the police.
The accused was arrested, and the boy was taken to the hospital for treatment.
In her caution statement, the accused admitted to the offence.
The court was further told that the boy is now in the care of social workers.
The accused has been remanded into prison custody until August 19 Today.
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