A father named John Okeregu allegedly brutalized his daughter for refusing to have sex with him.
It was reported that the little girl, who hails from Okpe Isoko in Isoko North Local government area of Delta state, was maltreated and assaulted by her father, who allegedly attempted to rape her.
A Samaritan took the girl into custody as the report has it that the king of the community is trying to cover up the case.
After the news broke out, the Commissioner of Women Affairs and the Attorney General of Delta State are said to have been made aware and are now interested in the case.
The local government chairman has also sent the counselor representing the ward to meet with the little girl to help serve justice.