By Deborah Nnamdi
The Otu-Jeremi Police Division, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, has arrested a 48-year-old father living with HIV AIDS for defiling his 10-year-old daughter.
A medical examination conducted by the Police indicated constant penetration of the minor by her father.
It was gathered that the suspect had consistently slept with unsuspecting women in the community and had also allegedly infected his wife.
Trouble started for the suspect after his wife noticed their daughter became sickly and emaciated.
She reportedly took the young child for a medical examination, where her HIV status was confirmed. Following interrogation, the child revealed that the father had been defiling her for some time now.
There were indications that members of her husband’s family were pressuring her to recant her claims, withdraw the matter from the police, and effect the husband’s release from custody.
When contacted for comments, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the reports in a text message.
Edafe said,” I don’t know about AIDs, but yes, he is in custody.”
