Crime
Father kidnaps, kills own daughter in Kogi
Kogi Police command has arrested a father suspected of kidnapping and killing his 15-year-old daughter in Kogi.
Police Spokesman in the state, SP William Ovye-Aya, who confirmed the incident on Friday in Lokoja, said a friend of the girl’s father was also arrested.
He added one other suspect has been declared wanted.
According to the police Spokesman the suspects work with the Federal Polytechnic Idah.
“Miss Sherrifah was reportedly kidnapped on August 4, at the family residence in Okenya along Itayi street, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government area of Kogi..
“The girl’s remains were only discovered a few days later, already mutilated and some parts missing,” he said.
Ovye-Aya said that investigation had commenced, including efforts to apprehend the third suspect, whose name was given as Adah.
“The State Commissioner of Police (CP), Edward Egbuka has ordered for a thorough investigation into the case and manhunt for Adah, now at large.
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