By Austin Ogwuda
A bizzare incident occurred yesterday (Saturday) in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria as father smashed the head of his 6-month old daughter several times on the wall leading to her instant death.
The circumstances surrounding the ugly incident on why a father should carry out such dastardly act were still sketchy at the time of this report but the State Police Command’s spokesman Bright Edafe confirmed the story.
According to a press release made available to The Townhall on Sunday evening stated that “this Command is aware of the gruesome murder of one Abigail Stanley (female ) aged 6 years, allegedly by the father one Mr. Stanley 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”, the statement went on, “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”, the statement added.
*Photo caption: The alleged suspect on the run, Stanley Ovemureye
