The Edo State Police Command has apprehended Felix Iloghevbo, who is accused of sexually assaulting his seven-year-old daughter. This information was revealed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, in a statement released on Sunday. According to the statement, the alleged incident occurred on September 19, 2023, in the Idokpa community, Uhunmwode Local Government Area of the state. Acting on credible information, officers from the Egba Divisional Headquarters arrested the suspect, who subsequently confessed to the crime. The victim was taken to a hospital for a medical examination.
In a separate case, the police also arrested Godwin Osaghale for the alleged rape of a 20-year-old girl in the state. This arrest took place in Uromi, Edo Central, following a complaint from the victim’s father. The complaint stated that the suspect entered the apartment while the father was away, found the daughter in a weakened condition, and forcefully sexually assaulted her.
Investigations are ongoing, and both suspects are expected to face charges in court in the near future.
