Police launches manhunt for man who gruesomely murdered 6-yr old daughter in Delta

Benin, Edo – A 6 years old girl, Abigail Stanley, has been gruesomely murdered by her father, Sankey Ovemureye at Agbarho community, in Ughelli North local government area of Delta state.

The incident which took place on Saturday was reported to the police by a relative to Ovemureye, who is now at large.

According to the Delta state police command, a manhunt has been launched to arrest the fleeing suspect.

"The Command is aware of the gruesome murder of one Abigail Stanley ‘f’ aged 6 years, allegedly by the father one Mr. Sankey Ovemureye. 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.", SP Bright Edafe, Spokesperson for the command said in a statement

Edafe further stated, "the Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda saddened by this barbaric act,has ordered a serious manhunt for the fleeing suspect and assures members of the public that the suspect will be arrested and justice will be served."