Following the incessant reports of people acquiring acid to deform persons who may have hurt or offended them particularly in failed romantic relationships, there have been growing concerns about the ease with which people acquire the harmful substance in the open market.
Many people have suffered devastating and perpetual injuries from acid attacks, some of which have resulted in deaths.
In the report below, Citi News’ Farida Shaibu, investigated this troubling phenomenon to find out what the relevant authorities are doing to curb the easy access to the poisonous and destructive substance.