The Isheri Division of Lagos State Police Command has arrested a woman, Esther Williams for pouring hot water on her neighbor, a nursing mother, Mabel Enwongomfon-Umoh. Williams, who is said to be in her late 30s, was said to have emptied a bucket of hot water on Mabel after they had a minor argument in their rented house on Thursday, December 24, 2015, around 8pm.


The incident left Mabel, who was still breastfeeding her two-month-old baby, with severe burns on many parts of her body, including her two breasts and abdomen.

She explained that Williams, who poured the water on her, had nothing to do with the quarrel. They were only shouting at each other over trivial matter, before Williams went into her room, brought a bucket of hot water and emptied it on Mabel.

Williams confessed to the crime and blamed the devil for the act, as she will be charged to court soon.