Father arrested allegedly for defiling his two biological Daughters aged 2 & 5
Father arrested allegedly for defiling his two biological Daughters aged 2 & 5
The Enugu State Government has confirmed the arrest of Ozioma Okonkwo, accused of sexually assaulting his two biological daughters, aged two and five.
Okonkwo, a native of Imo State residing in Enugu, was apprehended on the night of Saturday, October 25, 2025, after a concerned citizen reported the incident, the state Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development said in a statement on Sunday.
“The suspect is currently in police custody and will be charged in court once investigations are concluded,” the statement noted.
The ministry revealed that the two children have been placed in a government-approved shelter, where they are receiving medical attention and psychosocial support.
Their mother, described as “deeply traumatised,” is also receiving therapy under the supervision of the ministry’s social welfare and counselling team.
“The Enugu State Government commends the Nigeria Police Force for their swift and professional response, which led to the prompt arrest of the suspect,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance on sexual and gender-based violence, the ministry warned that “all offenders would face the full weight of the law” and condemned the act as “a heart-wrenching and unacceptable crime against innocence.”
“The Enugu State Government under the leadership of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah remains unwavering in its commitment to protect every child and ensure that perpetrators of such evil acts are brought to justice. No child should ever have to endure such trauma, especially from those meant to provide care and protection,” the statement said.
The government also commended citizens for their vigilance and cooperation, urging continued support to safeguard the rights and dignity of women and children across the state.
In a similar case in 2022, Michake Ogbar was sentenced to triple life imprisonment in Lagos State for defiling and raping his three daughters, aged 10, 20, and 24.
Ogbar faced three counts of defilement and rape, offences that violate Sections 137 and 258(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
