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From Joseph Obukata, Warri
The police in Delta state are in the trail of a man, identified as Stanley Overmureye who allegedly killed his 6-year-old daughter, Abigail Stanley.
Stanley Overmureye was said to have killed his daughter by smashing her head against the wall.
She was discovered dead with multiple head injuries by the his brother who reported the incident to the police on Saturday June 15, 2024.
Upon receipt of the information, officers were dispatched to the scene at Uviama New Layout, Agbarho, where they discovered the lifeless body of the child.
Police spokesman, ASP Bright Edafe, who confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, said that the the Command is aware of the gruesome murder.
According to him, “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. The father who is the principal suspect is currently at large”.
He said that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has expressed deep sorrow over the heinous act and has ordered an intensive manhunt for the fleeing suspect.
The CP assured the public that the suspect will be apprehended and justice will be served.
The Commissioner encourages anyone with information that can lead to the suspect’s arrest to contact the control room at 0803684974 or report to the nearest police station.
