A 10-year-old girl is receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, after her father allegedly burnt her with a hot pressing iron as punishment for bedwetting in Owo local government area of Ondo state.
The Ondo state Police command said the suspect, identified as Amos Paul of Unaun, Upenme, Owo local government area, was arrested following the alleged assault on his daughter.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the incident was reported to the police, Thursday.
He stated that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly used a hot pressing iron to burn the private part of the 10-year-old girl as punishment for bedwetting.
The police said the victim sustained severe injuries and was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, where she is currently receiving medical treatment.
Following the report, detectives from the ‘A’ Division in Owo swiftly mobilised to the scene, arrested the suspect, and took him into custody.
The statement said the case has been transferred to the Gender Unit for a discreet investigation and further necessary action in line with established procedures.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo state, CP Felix Ohagwu, condemned the alleged act, describing it as cruel, inhumane and completely unacceptable.