Delta CDHR, Police Rescue 10-year-old Girl From Alleged Sexual Abuse by Father

By Ezekiel Kagbala

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Delta State Branch, in collaboration with the Effurun Area Command of the Delta State Police Command, has secured the rescue of a 10-year-old girl allegedly subjected to repeated sexual abuse by her biological father in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

According to Comrade Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen, State Chairman, and Comrade Nosa Oveseey, State Publicity Secretary, disclosed that the disturbing incident, which reportedly dates back to when the victim, Miss Alisha was seven years old came to the attention of CDHR Delta on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, following a distress report from a concerned resident of Isoko Estate Road, near Deeper Life Church, off Jakpa Road, Uvwie.

In a statement issued by the organisation, the alleged perpetrator was identified as 42-year-old David Fiabe Omimi, the victim's biological father, who was accused of repeatedly abusing the child over several years.

According to CDHR, the matter had previously been brought to the attention of family members by the child's mother earlier this year but was reportedly subjected to a community-level settlement without formal police intervention. 

The suspect allegedly promised to discontinue the abuse.

However, the organisation disclosed that the alleged abuse resumed approximately seven days before the latest report, prompting an immediate intervention by its Delta State branch.

Following preliminary surveillance and information gathering, CDHR formally petitioned the Effurun Area Command on Friday, November 6, 2026, under the leadership of ACP Aliyu Shaba, requesting urgent police intervention.

The police reportedly responded swiftly, arresting the suspect within minutes of receiving the petition and securing the rescue of the child.

CDHR disclosed that the suspect was in police custody and had reportedly made statements to investigators, while the rescued girl had been placed in a safe environment and was receiving necessary medical attention and psychosocial support.

Describing the allegations as a horrifying betrayal of parental responsibility and a grave violation of the rights and dignity of a child, CDHR condemned the alleged conduct, insisting that no family arrangement, community settlement or external influence should be allowed to obstruct the administration of justice.

The organisation maintained that the protection and rehabilitation of the victim must remain paramount, warning against any attempt to suppress the case, intimidate witnesses or negotiate an informal settlement.

CDHR called for a speedy, thorough and professional investigation, followed by diligent prosecution if the evidence establishes a case against the suspect. It also urged the police to ensure that the case file is transmitted to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for appropriate legal advice without unnecessary delay.

The organisation further called on the Delta State Government, particularly the Ministry of Women Affairs and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), to provide comprehensive medical care, trauma-informed counselling, psychosocial support, protection and long-term rehabilitation for the rescued child.

It stressed that the child's welfare must take precedence throughout the investigation and judicial process, including protection from intimidation, stigma, retaliation and unnecessary exposure to the public.

Citing the Child Rights Law of Delta State 2008 and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015, CDHR maintained that sexual violence against children constitutes a serious criminal violation requiring decisive institutional intervention and accountability in accordance with applicable laws.

Commending ACP Aliyu Shaba and officers of the Effurun Area Command for their prompt response, the human rights organisation said it would continue monitoring the investigation and subsequent prosecution to ensure that the matter is not abandoned or compromised.

The group also announced plans to commence community sensitisation campaigns across Delta State to strengthen awareness of child protection, sexual abuse prevention and appropriate reporting mechanisms.

Addressing parents and guardians, CDHR urged them to believe children when they disclose abuse, listen without intimidation, remain vigilant and promptly report suspected cases to law enforcement agencies and relevant child protection institutions rather than resorting to family or community settlements.

It also warned individuals involved in child sexual abuse that the organisation would continue collaborating with relevant authorities to ensure that allegations are investigated and offenders are brought to justice.

The organisation concluded with a strong appeal to the public that child abuse must never be treated as a private family disagreement, stressing that silence, intimidation and informal settlements only expose vulnerable children to further harm.

"Abuse thrives in silence. Speak up. Protect the child. Demand Justice for Alisha. Justice for every child.