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SAD: Little Boy Accused Of Causing His Mother's Death At Birth, Roams The Street | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Apr 19, 2021

One David has been rescued by the Child's Right and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN) Eket, in Akwa Ibom State.

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According to CRARN, the boy who was found wandering at night on April 15, told them that he and his brother were abused and starved by their stepmother after their mother died while giving birth to twins.

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CRARN wrote;

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"He was roaming the streets in the wee hours of night around Ikot Afaha, Eket where CRARN is situated, even though he's from Ekpene Obo, Esit Eket.

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"His name is David and he lost his mom who was the only parent he knew a few months while she was in labor with twin children.

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"David was rescued by a former CRARN child who brought him almost at midnight. His brother is yet to be found, but David is now taking refuge in the CRARN Children's Centre, Ikot Afah."

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"When my mother passed away while giving birth to twins, I and my brother were accused of being responsible for her death. And when we returned home, my stepmother started beating us and refused to give us food. Since then, I and my brother have been roaming streets and begging for food" David told the CRARN admin staff.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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