Photo: Cross River landlord pour hot water on young boy over alleged theft.

Mr. Aniete, a landlord in Atan, Oodukpani LGA of Cross River poured boiling water on the boy identified as Daniel Edet Inyang, severely injuring him. The incident is said to have happened on July 14th. According to reports, Mr Aniete, a Tailor had accused the boy of stealing a phone.