The Delta State Police Command has initiated a manhunt for the killer of six-year-old Abigail Stanley. The deceased was allegedly killed by her father, Mr. Stanley Overmureye, who reportedly struck her head against a wall multiple times.
According to a statement signed by the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, the command “is aware of the gruesome murder of one Abigail Stanley, aged 6 years, allegedly by her father, Mr. Stanley Overmureye.”
The statement detailed that the tragic incident occurred on June 15, 2024, and was reported by the suspect’s brother. Upon receiving the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) dispatched operatives to the scene at Uviama New Layout, Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA. They discovered the child’s corpse, which had suffered severe head trauma. The body was subsequently transported to the mortuary, and the father, the principal suspect, is currently at large.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, expressed deep sorrow over the barbaric act and has ordered an intensive manhunt for the suspect. He assured the public that the suspect would be apprehended and brought to justice. Edafe urged anyone with information leading to the suspect’s arrest to contact the control room at 0803684974 or report to the nearest police station.