A woman beat a girl to the ground and tried to cut her throat with a knife at IBB Estate in Umuahia, Abia State.
The disturbing video shows the girl plead for mercy while the woman continued the attack.
A man stepped in, took the knife, and pulled her away.
Social media users reacted quickly and called for charges.
Authorities arrested the woman soon after the clip spread online.
This case follows another child abuse incident in Anambra State days earlier.
Nigerians now push for stronger action against such violence.
Police confirm they hold the suspect as investigations continue.
