Ogun woman remanded over alleged burning of 13-year-old niece with hot water

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested and arraigned a 45-year-old woman, Adeoye Taiwo, for allegedly pouring hot water on a 13-year-old girl, causing severe burns in the Odomogun area of Ijebu Imusin, Ogun State.

The victim, identified as Adeoye Modinat, is reportedly the daughter of the suspect’s twin sister and had been living under her care before the incident.

According to reports, the suspect allegedly accused the teenager of inappropriate behaviour involving men and subsequently instructed her own daughter to boil water, which she then poured on the victim, leaving her with serious injuries.

The incident, which occurred on April 13, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m., was reported to the police, prompting a swift response from officers attached to the Ijebu Imusin Division. The victim was immediately rescued from the scene and rushed to a medical facility, where she is currently receiving treatment.

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Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said detectives promptly moved in after receiving the distress report and arrested the suspect.

He explained that Adeoye Taiwo was subsequently arraigned before the Ijebu Mushin Magistrate Court, where she was granted bail in the sum of N3 million. However, she was remanded at the Igbegba Correctional Centre after failing to meet the bail conditions.

“The suspect has been arrested and charged to court. The victim was rescued and taken to the hospital where she is receiving treatment,” Babaseyi stated.

The police spokesperson also condemned all forms of violence and child abuse, reaffirming the command’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring justice in such cases.