Father allegedly murders 6-year-old daughter, flees scene

Father allegedly murders 6-year-old daughter, flees scene

In a tragic incident, a 6-year-old girl, Abigail, was reportedly killed by her father in Agbarho.

The Delta State Police Command confirmed the incident on Sunday, revealing that the suspect is currently on the run.

According to a statement from the Delta Police Public Relations Officer, Edafe Bright, the Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, has ordered a comprehensive manhunt for the fleeing suspect and any accomplices.

The statement reads : “The Command is aware of the gruesome murder of one Abigail Stanley ‘f’ aged 6 years, allegedly by the father. The sad and painful incident which occurred on 15/6/2024 was reported by the brother to the fleeing suspect.

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” The DPO on receipt of the complaint detailed operatives who went to the scene at Uviama New Layout, Agbarho Ughelli North LGA, and recovered the corpse of the little child whose head was smashed several times on the wall. The corpse was recovered and deposited at the mortuary. The father who is the principal suspect is currently at large.

“The Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda saddened by this barbaric act, has ordered a serious manhunt for the fleeing suspect and assures members of the public that the suspect will be arrested and justice will be served. He urged anyone with useful information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect to call the control room number on 0803684974 or report at the nearest police station.”

Father allegedly murders 6-year-old daughter, flees scene