Mrs Amarachi Okechi, the widow who was publicly tied and flogged in Umueghu Amaegbuato community in Nkpa, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, has been rescued and taken to a hospital for treatment.

In a video shared online, youths are seen flogging Mrs. Okechi after tying her up, following allegations of witchcraft

The video generated public outcry and got the attention of the First Lady of Abia State, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu.