Mary Konye jailed for 12yrs after acid attack on friend Naomi Oni

After covering her face with a Muslim veil, trailing her friend Naomi Oni and bathing her with acid,MaryKonye was sentenced to 12 years in jail today .She admitted throwing the acid but maintains she did not intend to cause injury to Ms Oni's face.

Ms Oni who did not attend the court hearing suffered permanent scars to her leg, chest, stomach and arms and was almost blinded in one eye.She faces further re-constructive surgery and must wear a silicon face maskwhich makes it difficult to breathe.

"I'm reminded what I look like every day I look in the mirror or see the reaction on people's faces.The whole traumatic experience has changed my life.

After bathing her with Acid,Mary was the first to rush to her friend's side to comfort her and curse the person who did this to her...She later accused Naomi of asking her to do it so she could get free plastic surgery,fame and fortune and to sell her story to the paper...