A 14-year-old girl, Felicia, is in a coma after being brutally attacked with a machete by a suspected rapist, Chinazum Ubani, in Obete Nchina Village, Ntighauzo community, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The incident occurred when Felicia and her peers were fetching firewood in a bush, where Ubani allegedly attempted to rape her.
According to reports, Felicia resisted the assault, prompting Ubani to attack her with a machete, inflicting deep cuts on her head, leg, and hand. He fled the scene, leaving her in a pool of blood. Felicia’s companions, who escaped the attack, alerted her family. Her father, Chijioke Anaba, said a search party found her unconscious due to severe blood loss and rushed her to a hospital.
Anaba alleged that the Eastern Ngwa Division of the Nigeria Police demanded N30,000 to register the case, despite visiting Felicia in the hospital. He expressed fears that Ubani, a resident of the same village, might be released from custody and continue targeting his family. Anaba disputed police claims that Ubani is mentally unstable, stating, “The police are saying he is a mad man, but it’s not true. I’m afraid Chinazum may be released to kill my daughter.”
He urged the police to thoroughly investigate, warning that Ubani poses a danger to the community. Anaba also appealed to Priscilla Otti, wife of Abia State Governor, for assistance, noting that Felicia may face permanent disability due to her injuries. The police have arrested Ubani, but concerns remain about the handling of the case as Felicia fights for her life.
