The Edo State Police Command swiftly took action in arresting a father who uses his 4-year-old daughter for adult content.
The Nigerian police were alerted on social media as netizens reported a social media account handled by a man who shared lewd photos of a little girl.
In addition, some of the photos seen on social media by IbrandTV include those of the minor in provocative poses and thongs.
Other photos were taken at hotels in the company of her father and grown men.
Also, the father posted a flyer with a photo of the minor naked except for underwear, announcing her birthday party.
The party is scheduled to take place on May 28, 2024, at Spring Leaders Montessori School in Auchi.
Social media users feared that the minor was a victim of sexual exploitation and called on the police to immediately arrest the men, including the photographer who took the birthday photos.
SP Chidi Nwabuzor, the spokesperson of the command, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
“The Edo State Police Command is aware of the trending video of a child of about 4 years old conspicuously naked and used as adult content in an undisclosed hotel in Auchi, Edo State,” the statement read.
“The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Funsho Adegboye, immediately drafted a tactical team to go all out and arrest the suspect and his cohort.
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“Within 12 hours, the father of the girl was arrested. The investigation has commenced, and further revelations will be made known to the public.
“The CP therefore appeals to the good citizens of Nigeria to remain calm so that justice will be served.”
