The Enugu State Government has confirmed the arrest of one Ozioma Okonkwo for allegedly defiling his two biological daughters, aged two and five.
Okonkwo, a native of Imo State residing in Enugu, was apprehended on the night of Saturday, October 25, 2025, following a tip-off from a concerned citizen who alerted the authorities to the disturbing incident.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the State Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development on Sunday.
According to the ministry, the suspect is currently in police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The statement further revealed that the two children have been taken into a government-approved shelter, where they are receiving medical care and psychosocial support.
Their mother, described as deeply traumatised, is also undergoing therapy under the supervision of the ministry’s social welfare and counselling team.
“The Enugu State Government commends the Nigeria Police Force for their swift and professional response, which led to the prompt arrest of the suspect,” the statement read.
Reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy on sexual and gender-based violence, the ministry warned that offenders would face the full weight of the law.
The statement condemned the act, describing it as “a heart-wrenching and unacceptable crime against innocence.”
It added, “The Enugu State Government under the leadership of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah remains unwavering in its commitment to protect every child and ensure that perpetrators of such evil acts are brought to justice.
“No child should ever have to endure such trauma, especially from those meant to provide care and protection.”
The government also thanked citizens for their vigilance and cooperation, urging continued public support in safeguarding the rights and dignity of women and children across the state.
In a related development, in 2022, a father, Michake Ogbar, was sentenced to triple life imprisonment for defiling and raping his three daughters aged 10, 20, and 24 years — crimes that violated Sections 137 and 258(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
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