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.”
