Delta State Police Command has begun serious manhunt of Stanley Overmureye for allegedly killing his six-year-old daughter, Abigail.
The sad incident which occurred on Saturday, June 15, 2024, was carried out by the suspect at their residence in Uviama New Layout, Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe in a press release on Sunday said the deceased daughter was murdered with her head smashed several times on the wall.
Edafe said the gruesome murder of Abigail was reported by the brother to the fleeing suspect at the Agbarho Divisional Police Station on the same day of the unfortunate incident.
“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.
“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.
“He urged anyone with useful information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect to call the control room number on 0803684974 or report at the nearest police station,” said the police image-maker.
