10-Year-Old Girl Receiving Treatment as Police Launch Investigation
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Amos Paul, over the alleged abuse of his 10-year-old daughter at their residence in Unaun, Upenme, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the child sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, where she is currently receiving medical treatment.
Detectives attached to the ‘A’ Division in Owo arrested the suspect, while the case has been transferred to the Command’s Gender Unit for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, condemned the alleged act, describing it as cruel, inhumane and unacceptable. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting children from abuse and ensuring that anyone found culpable is prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The Command also urged members of the public to promptly report suspected cases of child abuse and domestic violence to the appropriate authorities to facilitate swift intervention.
What more can be done to protect children from abuse in our communities?
