It was a sad day for residents of Alagba Street in Orile area of Lagos State as a 15years old girl identified as Favour committed suicide in her parents apartment over alleged sexual harassment by her father.
The shocking news came in on Saturday, 15th of August when the residents of Orile raised an alarm, dragging the attention of officers of the police forcers into the sad incidence.
On being questioned, the father of the deceased identified as Mr. Obiora told the police men that his daughter’s death still remains a shock to him as he woke up to see her hanged on the ceiling fan with a rope.
In a remark, one of the residents who pleaded anonymity, said the death of miss Favour is not just a suicide case but one that is very suspicious because she was seen the previous night looking well and healthy.
Another resident who also pleaded anonymity disclosed to news men that the deceased once confided in her about her father, attempting to rape her on several occasions but always turned down his advances. She further added that if much torture and discipline is wrath on him, Mr. Obiora, the deceased father might disclose the true circumstances surrounding the death of his little daughter.
Sequel to this occurrence, the Police Force has commence investigation to unravel the hidden truth. Mr. Obiora, the father of the deceased,has few hours ago been arrested and taken to Area E Police Division in Orile for further questioning as they promise to see to the root of the matter.
By Unwana Mitchell
GGB reports
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