Graphic: Lady scalds her stepson with hot water while trying to flee from her
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A 6-yr-old boy is making good recovery after her stepmom poured a hot water on him, last week, in Numan, Adamawa State.
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The suspect had boiled some water and transferred it into a bowl. She them instructed the boy to enter the bowl for a bath. However, the boy touched the water before entering and discovered that it was very hot.
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The victim then took to his heels, but before he could make an escape, the lady emptied the bowl on him. When interrogated, the suspect refused to reveal the motivation behind her action. [Swipe to view graphic images]