Mrs. Anas Iorsase is alleged to have poured scalding water over her domestic helper, causing serious burns, after a heated argument in [Makurdi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makurdi), the capital of [Benue State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benue_State) on Friday, 16 October 2026. The incident was highlighted by local activist Zege Orkwande in a Facebook post, where he said the woman later confessed to the assault and claimed she acted out of provocation, insisting she did not realise the water was hot.
**What did the activist say?**
Orkwande wrote, “Another assault and hot‑water bath in Makurdi. As alleged, Mrs. Anas Iorsase of Akpehe poured very hot water on her nanny because of a minor argument.” He added that when he called her later that afternoon, she admitted the act was “out of provocation and she thought the water wasn’t very hot.”
**Has any authority responded?**
The post called for law‑enforcement intervention, stating, “As usual, let the law handle her provocation.” No official statement from the [Nigeria Police Force](https://www.npf.gov.ng/) has been released at the time of writing.
**Key details**
- Accused: Mrs. Anas Iorsase, resident of Akpehe, Makurdi.
- Victim: a nanny employed by Iorsase, suffered severe burns.
- Date of alleged assault: 16 October 2026.
- Source of report: Facebook post by activist Zege Orkwande.
- Alleged motive: provocation during a minor dispute; the accused claimed she was unaware of the water’s temperature.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities are expected to take appropriate legal action pending further evidence.