Police arrest father for ‘burning 10-year-old daughter’s private part with hot iron’ in Ondo

The Ondo police command says it has arrested one Amos Paul,
a resident of Unaun, Upenme in Owo LGA, for allegedly inflicting grievous
bodily harm on his 10-year-old daughter.

 

Abayomi Jimoh, police spokesperson in the state, said in a
statement on Friday that the suspect allegedly used a hot pressing iron to burn
the private part of his daughter as punishment for bed-wetting.

He said the incident was reported to the police on Thursday
and that the victim sustained severe injuries and was immediately rushed to the
hospital where she is currently receiving medical treatment.

“Upon receipt of the information, detectives from ‘A’
Division, Owo, swiftly mobilized to the scene, arrested the suspect without
delay and took him into custody,” the statement reads.

“The case is being transferred to the Gender Unit for
discreet investigation and further necessary action in line with established
procedures.”

Felix Ohagwu, commissioner of police in the state, condemned
the act, describing it as “cruel, inhumane and completely unacceptable”.

He reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to
protecting children and other vulnerable members of society from all forms of
abuse, violence and exploitation.

The commissioner urged the public to promptly report cases
of child abuse, domestic violence and other related offences to the nearest
police station.

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