A woman, Mrs. Grace Okpara, who worked as a cleaner at a logistics company in Ibafo, Ogun State has reported to the police that she was allegedly tortured by her bosses, who are Lebanon nationals.
It all started according to Grace on Wednesday, January 14, who claimed she was dragged on the ground by her bosses during an argument, reported the matter at the Ibafo Police Division. She further claimed she was assaulted for alleged dereliction of duty.
She said, “I work as a cleaner at the Lebanese company, and I earn N20,000 as salary. The incident happened on January 14 at about 11.30am. We were three working as cleaners in the company.
“That day, Hala said I did not clean the premises very well, but as I tried to explain, she kicked me and I fell. Minutes later when the husband showed up, I reported Hala to him, but he also slapped me.
“I fell ill after the incident and went to the hospital for treatment. I was treated at a private hospital in Ibafo. I was discharged on Thursday and then went to report to the police. The fee for my treatment was paid by the police at Ibafo.”
Grace’s husband, Uzoma, said they had also reported the matter to the National Human Rights Commission.
He said, “My wife has spent four years and two months at the company. She started with N15,000 and her salary grew to N20,000 over four years. The assault my wife suffered is part of the inhuman treatments by bosses at the company.
“We reported to the police and the NHRC so that they could look into this matter. My wife was assaulted at work. This is not proper.”
However, the Yasbeks, who have been invited by the police, said that it was Grace that attempted to beat Hala, while the husband, Joseph, tried to protect his wife during the scuffle.