Police arrest woman for alleged sexual abuse of 3-Year-Old daughter in Delta

Asaba, Delta – In a disturbing escalation of familial child abuse cases, the Delta State Police Command has arrested a woman accused of sexually abusing her own three-year-old daughter in what authorities describe as an act of "lesbianism."

The case, which came to light just days after a high-profile arrest of a father for defiling his three daughters, underscores the urgent need for parental vigilance in protecting vulnerable children.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Bright Edafe, the Command's Public Relations Officer, shared the news in a video statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday.

Edafe detailed the harrowing discovery, emphasizing the role of the child's father in reporting the incident.

"The last time it was a father sleeping with three of his daughters," Edafe said in the four-and-a-half-minute video, referencing a recent case that shocked the nation.

According to Edafe, the father grew suspicious of unusual behavior in his young daughter following his exposure to the widely circulated details of the prior abuse case.

Prompt action by the father led to the swift arrest of the mother, though specific details about the suspect's identity, the exact location within Delta State, or the timeline of the abuse were not immediately disclosed pending ongoing investigations.

Police confirmed the child is now in protective custody and receiving medical and psychological support.

This arrest follows closely on the heels of the November 15 apprehension of 54-year-old Edward Ngozi Odega, a resident of Asaba, who confessed to sexually abusing his three daughters—aged 24, 19, and 17—for over seven years.

Odega's case, which began when his eldest daughter was just 12, was exposed during a police outreach program where one victim bravely came forward.

The father admitted to the acts in custody, citing no clear motive beyond opportunity, and faces charges of defilement and incest.

His confession has been described by authorities as "chilling," with the family now fractured as the victims seek counseling and justice.

Edafe used the platform of his video to urge parents across Delta State and Nigeria at large to remain "observant" and proactive.

"Watch what your children watch, listen to what they say, and act on any red flags," he implored, linking the two cases as a stark reminder of hidden dangers within households.

The suspect in the latest case is expected to face charges under Nigeria's Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act and the Child Rights Act, both of which carry severe penalties for sexual offenses against minors.

As Delta State grapples with these tragedies, one message rings clear: vigilance starts at home.