Ondo State Police report the arrest of a father accused of burning his 10-year-old daughter’s private part as punishment for bedwetting. Police say the alleged incident happened in Owo Local Government Area, at Unaun, Upenme, where the suspect has been identified as Amos Paul. According to the police spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, the father allegedly used a hot pressing iron to inflict the injuries. Police state that the case is reported to them on Thursday, after which detectives from “A” Division, Owo, mobilize to the scene and arrest the suspect without delay. The injured child is said to be taken to a hospital and is receiving medical treatment. The commissioner of police, Felix Ohagwu, condemns the act and describes it as cruel, inhumane, and unacceptable, while reiterating the command’s commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable people. Police say the case is being transferred to the Gender Unit for a discreet investigation and further action in line with established procedures. Authorities also urge the public to report child abuse and related offences promptly.
Ondo Police arrest father for allegedly burning 10-year-old daughter’s private part
Ondo State Police report the arrest of a father accused of burning his 10-year-old daughter’s private part as punishment for bedwetting. Police say the alleged incident happened in Owo Local Governmen...
- Ondo State Police arrest a man identified as Amos Paul over an alleged assault on his 10-year-old daughter.
- Police say the child’s private part was burned using a hot pressing iron as punishment for bedwetting.
- The incident is reported to police on Thursday, prompting detectives from “A” Division, Owo to arrest the suspect.
- The injured child is taken to hospital and is receiving medical treatment.
- Police say the case is transferred to the Gender Unit for investigation and further action.
The Ondo police command says it has arrested one Amos Paul, a resident of Unaun, Upenme in Owo LGA, for allegedly inflicting grievous bodily harm on his 10-year-old daughter. Abayomi Jimoh, police spokesperson in the state, said in a statement on Friday that the suspect allegedly used a hot pressing iron to burn the private part of his daughter as punishment for bed-wetting. He said the incident was reported to the police on Thursday and that the victim sustained severe injuries and was immediately rushed to the hospital where she is currently receiving medical treatment. “Upon receipt of the information, detectives from ‘A’ Division, Owo, swiftly mobilized to the scene, arrested the suspect without delay and took him into custody,” the statement reads. “The case is being transferred to the Gender Unit for discreet investigation and further necessary action in line with established procedures.” Felix Ohagwu, commissioner of police in the state, condemned the act, describing it as “cruel, inhumane and completely unacceptable”. He reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable members of society from all forms of abuse, violence and exploitation. The commissioner urged the public to promptly report cases of child abuse, domestic violence and other related offences to the nearest police station.
6 hours agoThe Ondo State Police Command has arrested a father in Owo Local Government Area for allegedly causing grievous bodily harm 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 burn the private […] The post Man Nabbed For Allegedly Burning 10-year-old Daughter’s Private Part With Hot Pressing Iron For Bedwetting In Ondo appeared first on Information Nigeria.
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