The police in Lagos State have arrested a thirty-seven-year-old commercial bus driver for allegedly impregnating his twelve- year-old daughter.
Police Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba said the suspect was arrested on June eight at his Ikorodu residence.
Mba said the suspect’s neighbour interrogated the girl after she noticed that her stomach was growing bigger.
According to him, during questioning, the girl said her father had been having sex with her but the neighbour reported the case to the Ikpakodo Police Station, where the suspect confessed to the crime.
He said the girl was consequently taken to the Ikorodu General Hospital for a pregnancy test, which confirmed her as pregnant.
Mba said the police would carry out more tests with a view to ascertaining the age of the pregnancy.
The police spokesman said the suspect claimed he was moved to have sex with his daughter while sleeping on the same bed with her.
He said the police would prosecute the suspect and liaise with non-governmental organisations and women groups for the rehabilitation of the girl.
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