The deceased was allegedly killed by her father identified as Mr. Stanley Overmureye after he allegedly hit her head against a wall several times.
The Delta State Police Command says it has launched a manhunt for the killer of one Abigail Stanley, aged six.
The deceased was allegedly killed by her father identified as Mr. Stanley Overmureye after he allegedly hit her head against a wall several times.
According to a statement signed by the spokesperson for the state police command, SP Edafe Bright, the command “is aware of the gruesome murder of one Abigail Stanley ‘f’ aged 6 years, allegedly by the father one Mr. Sankey Ovemureye”.
It said, “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.”
“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,” Edafe said.
“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.”
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