Delta CDHR, police arrest man over alleged serial defilement of 10-year-old daughter
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) in Delta State collaborated with officers from the Effurun Area Command to arrest a 42-year-old man, David Fiabe Omimi, on charges of serial sexual abuse involving his daughter. The arrest occurred on Friday, November 6, following a petition submitted by the CDHR.
Law enforcement officials successfully rescued the victim during the operation. Nosa Oveseey, the Publicity Secretary for CDHR, provided details of the case in a statement issued to media representatives in Warri.
According to the statement, CDHR Delta received a report on November 4, 2026, from a concerned resident of Isoko Estate Road, near Deeper Life Church. The report alleged that Omimi had been sexually abusing his 10-year-old daughter since she was 7 years old.
The abuse had reportedly been addressed earlier this year when the child’s mother informed family members. However, the situation was resolved within the community without police involvement, as Omimi had allegedly promised to cease the abuse. Despite this, the abuse resumed about a week before the arrest.
Upon receiving the report, CDHR Delta conducted surveillance and submitted a formal petition to the Effurun Area Command under Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Aliyu Shaba, who acted promptly.
CDHR expressed appreciation for ACP Shaba’s swift response, noting that he mobilized resources within minutes after receiving the information. Omimi is currently in police custody, where he has reportedly confessed to the allegations.
The organization confirmed that the victim is now in a safe environment and receiving necessary medical and psychological support. The CDHR described the incident as a severe betrayal of trust, emphasizing that a father should be a protector rather than a predator.
The organization reiterated that under the Child Rights Law of Delta State 2008 and the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPP) 2015, defilement is classified as a felony, potentially resulting in life imprisonment. The CDHR called for a thorough investigation, careful prosecution, and maximum sentencing for Omimi to deter similar offenses in the future.
CDHR commended the Delta State Police Command for their professionalism and urged that the case file be promptly forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Additionally, they called on the Delta State Government, the Ministry of Women Affairs, and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to provide comprehensive support for the girl’s recovery.
In concluding the statement, the CDHR encouraged community members to report suspected child abuse and reminded parents and guardians to listen to children who disclose abuse.
