Delta police investigate 13-year-old Davina’s mysterious death after her father allegedly killed and buried her. Autopsy and inquiries are ongoing.
The Delta State Police Command has launched an investigation into the tragic case of 13-year-old Davina, whose life ended under suspicious circumstances.
Her father, Taye, allegedly killed and buried her on September 7, 2025, but has now surrendered at the Ebrumede Police Division in Uvwie Local Government Area.
Taye had initially fled with family members following the incident, prompting a police manhunt.
The case escalated after his wife was arrested; she claimed to have been away for over a week and insisted that Davina was in good health before her disappearance.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in a WhatsApp message.
He noted that investigations are ongoing and cautioned that the true cause of Davina’s mysterious death could only be determined after an autopsy.
“We cannot say he killed her for now until after the autopsy is carried out,” Edafe stated.
Sources in the community say the tragedy occurred amid complex family dynamics.
Taye, who is married to another woman, reportedly invited Davina to his home for the holidays.
Davina’s mother, Miss Dorcas, had raised her single-handedly for 13 years and allowed the visit in the hope of father-daughter bonding.
However, neighbors claim that Davina suffered emotional distress while at her father’s house and was allegedly confined by Taye, his wife, and his sister.
Voice recordings circulating in the community reportedly contain threats that Davina’s mother would never see her daughter again.
A community source revealed that Davina managed to call her mother from her father’s phone, pleading to be taken away.
Taye allegedly intercepted the call and reassured Miss Dorcas that her daughter would adapt to her new environment.
As school resumed on September 8, Miss Dorcas insisted that her daughter return on Sunday, September 7. Taye’s family reportedly ignored the request.
On the same day, Miss Dorcas received a distressing call informing her that Davina was about to be buried.
Rushing to her baby father’s family compound on Udu Road, Miss Dorcas demanded to see her daughter.
She was reportedly assaulted by Taye and his sister and later shown a shallow grave where Davina had been buried, without explanation.
Overcome with shock, she fainted and was later revived by bystanders.
With the assistance of community members, Miss Dorcas lodged a formal complaint at Ebrumede Police Station, urging authorities to investigate and hold those responsible accountable.
Police later traced the family’s residence in Ugbolokposo, but Taye and other family members had fled.
Only his wife was apprehended. She claimed to have left the house a week earlier and insisted Davina had been healthy before her departure.
Taye, before surrendering, reportedly told associates that Davina suddenly fell ill on September 7. He said he rushed her to the hospital, but she died there and he buried her on the same day.
His flight immediately after the burial raised suspicions in the community, prompting the ongoing investigation into Davina’s mysterious death.
The incident has shocked and saddened residents, who described the events as tragic and incomprehensible.
“It is unimaginable that a father could harm his own child,” a neighbor said.
“Davina was cheerful and full of life. Her sudden death is heartbreaking.”
Miss Dorcas expressed profound grief and confusion over losing her daughter under mysterious circumstances.
“I raised Davina alone for 13 years. I never imagined she would meet this fate at her father’s hands,” she lamented.
Community members are calling for justice and a thorough inquiry into Davina’s mysterious death.
Authorities are treating the case with urgency. The police are working with forensic experts to carry out an autopsy to determine the true cause of Davina’s death.
SP Bright Edafe emphasized that the investigation will follow due process.
“We want to ensure justice is served for Davina and her mother. The suspect has surrendered, and no stone will be left unturned in this investigation,” he said.
Local sources continue to share accounts of Davina’s distress while at her father’s house. These testimonies are being carefully examined to piece together the events leading to her tragic death.
With Taye now in custody, attention has shifted to uncovering the full circumstances surrounding Davina’s mysterious death.
Miss Dorcas continues to demand accountability, urging authorities to ensure that justice is delivered.
The Delta State Police have assured the public that the investigation will be thorough and transparent, while the community mourns the loss of the young girl.
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