A man has defiled his six-year-old stepdaughter in Edo state
The State Police Command disclosed its operatives have arrested the offender.
In a statement by the state command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, on Wednesday, the suspect was identified as 57-year-old Kadiri Edenokun of Jattu, Auchi, in Edo North.
She said the victim is receiving medical treatment under the care of the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs, while investigation is ongoing.
The statement read, “The command has arrested a suspect over the alleged defilement of his six-year-old stepdaughter. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to committing the offence multiple times.
“The child is currently receiving medical treatment under the care of the Ministry of Women Affairs, Edo State.
“The suspect remains in police custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.”
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