The Edo State Police Command has apprehended an individual who has been using his 4-year-old daughter to upload inappropriate content on Instagram.
This action was taken following reports from Nigerians on social media who raised concerns about indecent images of the child that were being shared on the suspect’s Instagram profile.
Various explicit photos of minors in bikinis and thongs were found on the man’s account.
Additionally, there were pictures of the child at hotels with her father and other adult males.
The father even posted a flyer with a picture of the minor, only wearing underpants, promoting her birthday celebration on May 28, 2024, at Spring Leaders Montessori School in Auchi.
Concerned social media users alerted the authorities and called for the arrest of the individuals involved, including the photographer responsible for the birthday pictures.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the arrest in an official statement released 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.
“Within 12 hours, the father of the girl was arrested. Investigation has commenced further revelation will be made known to the public.
“The CP therefore appeals to the good citizens of Nigeria to remain calm that justice will be served.”
