By Biola Lawal
Abuja (Flowerbudnews): Police has apprehended a young father Auchi, Edo State for subjecting his 4-year old daughter to abuse and exploitation by posting online, the young child in inappropriate poses, akin to adult contents.
Nigeria Police Spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said in a statement on Monday that the Police Force had acknowledged the public outcry in response to disturbing images and videos involving the 4-year-old child with the Instagram handle @officialsarah_ig, circulating on social media.
Adejobi noted that the content portrayed the young child in inappropriate poses, akin to adult contents.
”The Force expresses profound shock and grave concern over the apparent exploitation of this vulnerable child and unequivocally condemns such actions in the strongest terms possible,” he said.
The Police Spokesman disclosed that ”Prima facie investigations indicate the involvement of the child’s father, who has been apprehended by the Police at the Auchi Divisional Police Headquarters, Edo State Police Command.”
He assured that ”every necessary measure is being implemented to ensure that justice is swiftly served. As the investigation unfolds,” adding that ” it is imperative to establish proactive measures to guide and counsel parents, preventing the proliferation of such anomalies in our society.”
ACP Adejobi stressed the importance of implementing support systems for parents and guardians to protect the safety and well-being of their children.
”It is crucial for caregivers to also prioritize the security of minors and seek assistance or guidance when required,” the Force Spokesman emphasise.
”The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding children and upholding the law,” Adejobi assured. (Flowerbudnews)
