The Police Command in Delta has launched manhunt for a fleeing father who allegedly murdered his six-year-old daughter at Agbarho community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesman of the command, SP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this to newsmen in Warri, identified the suspect as Stanley Ovemureye.
Edafe said that the suspect, currently at large, allegedly smashed the head of his daughter, Abigail, on the wall several times, leading to the child’s death.
He said that the incident occurred last Saturday, adding that the matter was reported at the Agbarho police division by the suspect’s brother.
“The command is aware of the gruesome murder of one Abigail Stanley, aged 6, allegedly killed by her father, Ovemureye.
“The sad incident, which occurred on Saturday, was reported at the division by the brother of the fleeing suspect.
“The Divisional Police Officer on receipt of the complaint, detailed operatives to the scene at Uviama New Layout, Agbarho, in Ughelli North Local Government Area.
“The police operatives recovered the corpse of the little child whose head was smashed several times on the wall, and deposited it at the mortuary.
“The father, who is the principal suspect, is currently at large,” Edafe said.
He said that the Commissioner of Police of the command, Mr. Olufemi Abaniwonda, had ordered a manhunt for the fleeing suspect.
Edafe added that the CP had assured the public that the suspect would be apprehended and justice meted accordingly.
He, however, said that the CP had urged anyone with useful information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect to call the control room number on 0803684974 or report at the nearest police station. (NAN)
