
POLICE ARREST MAN FOR SEXUALLY ABUSING DAUGHTER, INFECTING HER WITH HIV/AIDS IN DELTA
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The police in Otu-Jeremi Division, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested a 48-year-old father living with HIV/AIDS for sexually abusing his 10-year-old daughter.
The suspect, identified as David, was apprehended on Friday morning.
A medical examination conducted by the police revealed that the father had repeatedly assaulted his daughter.
Reports indicated that the suspect had been involved with several unsuspecting women in the community and had allegedly infected his wife with HIV.
The situation came to light when David’s wife noticed their daughter’s declining health and weight loss. She took the child for a medical examination, which confirmed the child’s HIV status. During questioning, the child disclosed that her father had been abusing her for some time.
However, the child declined to comment when approached by a correspondent for further details on the matter.
There were reports that members of David’s family were pressuring his wife to retract her statement, withdraw the case from the police, and secure his release from custody.
When contacted, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the reports in a text message and phone conversation with the correspondent in Warri.
In the text message, he said,”I don’t know about AIDs but yes he is in custody.”
Also in a telephone chat he said,”Yes! The man is in custody.”
In response to the situation, human rights activist Israel Joe called on the Delta State Police Command to isolate the suspect from society to prevent him from spreading the disease to innocent individuals.
He urged the police to ensure that justice is served in the case, emphasizing the importance of fairness and truth.
The activist also appealed to the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Women Affairs to assist the child by providing necessary medication and proper treatment to save her life.