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Boy, 8, whipped with naked wire by uncle over house chore

The 8-year-old is nursing severe wounds after being whipped with naked wire

An eight-year-old is nursing severe wounds after he was whipped by the uncle with a naked wire.

His uncle whipped him with the naked wire which caused him to bleed profusely.

According to what this website has gathered, the boy was asked by the grandmother to pound her palm so she could sell in the market.

However, the boy complained of being tired.

This did not go down well with her grandmother who reported him to the uncle.

For his punishment, he was reportedly tired to an orange tree and whipped with the naked wire tired to a rope.

After several lashes which left him with severe wounds, the auntie applied pepper to the wounds.

The incident occurred at Techimentia in the Ahafo region.

His teacher, Mr. Odenkyi shared the ordeal of the boy on social media.

This has left several persons astonished wondering why the uncle assaulted the nephew in that manner.

Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem, the teacher said the boy was also starved on the day of the incident and locked up.

He indicated that he had to go to the house because the boy was not reporting to school.

He added the issue was reporter and the auntie was arrested and granted bail.

The uncle is currently on the run.

Source: rainbowradioonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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