Aladja community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State was thrown into mourning as a man (name withheld) reportedly flogged his daughter to death.
It was learnt that the man, upon seeing his young daughter coming out from a neighbour’s apartment was filled with anger. He was said to have aimed for a whip which he used on his daughter uncontrollably until she gave up the ghost.
Sensing she had died, eyewitnesses said he fled but was later arrested by vigilante members who went after him.
The incident was further confirmed by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, who revealed that the suspect has been taken into custody.
“Suspect is in our custody,“ the Police spokesman said.
