Nigeria, May 12 -- The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Enugu State Government, have arrested a woman, Ogechi John, for allegedly beating her nine-year-old stepdaughter to death in Enugu State.

The Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development in Enugu State announced this in a statement on Monday.

The incident happened on Sunday at Nchatancha Nike Near Emene Area in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Mrs John, who hails from Oderiko in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, was arrested by the police on Monday morning for the alleged offence.

According to the ministry, neighbours reported that the late stepdaughter, Amanda John, had been a victim of constant and ruthless maltreatment at...