The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered the arrest of one Mr Stanley Ovemureye for the alleged greusome murder of his daughter, Abigail Stanley in Agbarho.
A statement released on Sunday and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, read, “The Command is aware of the gruesome murder of one Abigail Stanley ‘f’ aged 6 years, allegedly by the father one Mr. Sankey Ovemureye. The sad and painful incident which occurred on 15/6/2024 was reported by the brother to the fleeing suspect.
“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.
Expressing sadness over the incident, CP Abaniwonda ordered a serious manhunt for the fleeing suspect while assuring members of the public that the suspect will be arrested and justice will be served.
He further urged anyone with useful information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect to call the control room number or report at the nearest police station.
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