Minor admitted that her father had been committing sexual assaults against her.
In the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, a Father who is 50 years old and is living with HIV has been arrested on charges of allegedly raping and infecting his daughter, who is 10 years old.
In a statement that confirmed the occurrence, human rights activist Comrade Israel Joe stated that the individual, who has been identified as David, was taken into custody by law enforcement officers from the Otu-Jeremi Division on Friday, April 4, 2025.
In addition, he reported that the suspect had been in the company of ladies and girls in the community who were unaware of his presence, and that he had also allegedly affected his wife.
According to the information that was acquired, the crime was brought to light after the victim became ill and looked malnourished.
The results of the medical checkup that her mother took her to a hospital for indicated that she was HIV-positive.
After being questioned, the minor admitted that her father had been committing sexual assaults against her.
The spokesperson for the State Police Command, Assistant Superintendent Bright Edafe, has verified that the suspect has been arrested.
