The Oyo State Police Command on Saturday rescued a 10-year-old girl, who was allegedly unlawfully imprisoned by her father, the spokesman for the police, SP Adekunle Ajisebutu, has said.
Ajisebutu told newsmen that the victim was allegedly locked up in a room for three days without food by her father, who was currently at large.
He said the girl was rescued by policemen from Challenge Police Station.
He said: “The police had acted on a tip-off from neighbours.
“The police responded swiftly and visited the house at Ajeigbe area, Ring Road, Ibadan.
“On arrival at the scene, it was discovered that three padlocks were used to lock the room.
“The locks had to be broken by the police before the little girl could be rescued.”
Ajisebutu said the victim had been properly fed and taken to the police clinic for medical attention.
Ajisebutu said the case was under investigation and that efforts had been intensified to apprehend the suspect, who was at large.
Crime Police rescue 10 year-old girl imprisoned by her father
