The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a father in Owo Local Government Area for allegedly causing grievous bodily h@rm on his 10-year old daughter
The command’s spokesperson, SP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday, July 16, 2026, that the suspect, Amos Paul,used a hot pressing iron to b¥rn the priv@te part of his daughter as punishment for bedwetting.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said the suspect was taken into custody after the incident was reported to the police on Thursday. He added that the victim is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo.
Jimoh further stated that the case would be transferred to the Gender Unit for thorough investigation and other necessary actions.
Meanwhile, Ondo State Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, condemned the alleged assa¥lt, describing it as cruel, inhumane and unacceptable.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding children and other vulnerable members of society against all forms of ab¥se, vi%lence and exploitation.
The Commissioner also urged members of the public to promptly report incidents of child ab¥se, domestic vi%lence and other related offences to the nearest police station, assuring them that the Command remains committed to ensuring perpetrators are brought to justice.
