Child Abuse: 11 year old Margaret Joshua killed by her guardian in Jos

Child Abuse: 11 year old Margaret Joshua killed by her guardian in Jos

By: Alexander Zidon

Margaret Joshua, an eleven (11) year old was reportedly killed by her guardian, Mrs Nneameka, a staff of the National Institute of Tryponasomiasis Vom in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

NEWSng, which followed the case before Hon. Justice B Bassi at the Plateau State High Court No.12 reports that, young and promising Miss Margaret Joshua whose life was shortened by her guardian was until her demise remains unhappy and unattended child with her supposed guardian.

Mrs Nneamaka Nwachukwu who works with National Institute of Tryponasomiasis Vom in Jos, the Plateau State capital was described as wicked and mean personality by those who are privy to information about her dealings.

According to findings Margaret Joshua was brought to Mrs. Nwachukwu with the promise to take care of her educational pursuit which she never did.

“Rather she was physically maltreating young Margaret.” Sources available to NEWSng said. “Mrs Nneamaka poured hot groundnut oil on the buttocks of Margaret resulting to her death.” The source added.

Child Abuse: 11 year old Margaret Joshua killed by her guardian in Jos