Police Launch Manhunt For Man Who Allegedly Murdered Daughter In Delta

By Daniel Dafe

The Delta State Police Command has launched manhunt for one Mr. Stanley Ovemureye, who allegedly murdered his 6-year-old daughter, Abigail Stanley, on Saturday.

According to a statement by SP. Edafe Bright, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, “the Command is aware of the gruesome murder of one Abigail Stanley ‘f’ aged 6 years, allegedly by the father, one Mr. Stanley Ovemureye.”

“The sad and painful incident which occurred on 15/6/2024 was reported by the brother to the fleeing suspect. The DPO on receipt of the complaint detailed operatives who went to the scene at Uviama New Layout, Agbarho Ughelli North LGA, and recovered the corpse of the little child whose head was smashed several times on the wall. The corpse was recovered and deposited at the mortuary,” he said.

Adding: “The father who is the principal suspect is currently at large.”

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Continuing, he said the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, is saddened by this barbaric act, while assuring members of the public that the suspect will be arrested and justice will be served.

He urged anyone with useful information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect to call the control room number on 0803684974 or report at the nearest police station.