A 32-year-old man has been apprehended by the Delta State Police Command for a series of horrific crimes against his 13-year-old stepdaughter, including alleged repeated sexual assault, impregnation, and forced abortion.
School Outreach Uncovers Disturbing Case
The discovery came to light during a school outreach program conducted by the Ugborikoko Division of the Delta State Police, led by CSP Temi Agbede Zuokomor. During a session, the young victim confided in her school proprietress with a confusing question about family ties, which ultimately prompted her to reveal the prolonged abuse.
State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, detailed the allegations to newsmen. According to Edafe, the girl disclosed that her stepfather had been sexually molesting her for one year and eight months. The abuse reportedly began with a forceful rape when she was just 13 years old.
A Cycle of Abuse and Cover-Up
The suspect did not stop after the initial assault. He allegedly continued to molest the girl regularly. The situation escalated in August 2025 when the teenager missed her menstrual period and informed her stepfather.
SP Edafe explained the subsequent events: "He bought a pregnancy test strip, did the test and discovered that she was pregnant. He went to the internet and googled how to abort pregnancy. He bought the drugs and forced the child to take them because he wants to abort the pregnancy."
When the abortion pills failed to induce menstruation, the man reportedly went further. "He went to the internet and bought an injection that is supposed to be an IV, bought it for the girl and forced her to take it through her mouth," Edafe stated. The pharmacist who supplied the drug has also been arrested.
Police Action and Ongoing Investigation
The Delta State Police Command has taken the suspect into custody. The case highlights the critical role of community and school outreach programs in identifying and intervening in hidden cases of sexual and gender-based violence.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the matter. The police have urged the public, especially guardians and school authorities, to be vigilant and create safe channels for children to report abuse.
