Thursday, September 17, 2026 - The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 57-year-old man, Kadiri Edenokun for allegedly def!ling his six-year-old stepdaughter in Jattu, Auchi.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed
this in a statement on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
According to the PPRO, 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 statement
read.
"The suspect remains in Police custody and will be
charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
"The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP
Patrick Daaor, psc(+), mnips, warns that the Command will not tolerate acts of
s3xual violence, particularly against children.
“He urges parents and members of the public to remain
vigilant, stressing that anyone found culpable will be made to face the full
weight of the law.”
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