A girl recognized as Madam Stella has drowned her six-year-old daughter, Rachael, in a match of rage.
The incident occurred on Monday within the Ukubie group, Southern Ijaw Native Authorities Space of Bayelsa State/
The act occurred after Rachael disobeyed her mom’s repeated warnings to not bathe within the river. In accordance with eyewitnesses, the younger lady had gone to the waterfront, and when her mom discovered her there, she ordered her to go away. Nevertheless, Rachael refused to conform.
“Regardless of repeated warnings to go away the water, Rachael refused, which brought on her mom to develop into enraged,” one eyewitness defined.
In a second of fury, Stella reportedly grabbed her daughter’s fingers and threw her into the river twice, finally resulting in Rachael’s loss of life. When confronted by involved group members, Stella admitted to the act, expressing remorse over the tragic final result.
“I remorse my actions. I by no means knew it will occur this manner,” she mentioned, pleading for forgiveness from the group.
Member of the family Jeph Nation expressed deep sorrow over the incident, revealing that he had already skilled two deaths in his household this yr.
“All had been painful and heart-touching, however this one was so pathetic,” he mentioned.
Disturbing movies circulating on social media present Stella surrounded by a crowd whereas confessing within the Ijaw language.
One other video captures her sitting beside her daughter’s lifeless physique in a ship, as it’s transported away.
