Law enforcement agents alongside human rights campaigners in Delta State have taken 42-year-old David Fiabe Omimi into custody for the alleged ongoing sexual exploitation of his young daughter. Operatives from the Effurun Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force, working in conjunction with the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, effected the arrest on Friday, November 6, 2026, following a formal petition.
Authorities successfully rescued the 10-year-old victim from the suspect's residence during the operation. Nosa Oveseey, the publicity secretary for the human rights coalition, detailed the sequence of events in an official release issued in Warri.
How did the investigation unfold?
According to the rights group, the case came to light on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after a resident living along Isoko Estate Road near Jakpa Road in Uvwie Local Government Area lodged a confidential complaint. Investigations revealed that the distressing ordeal reportedly commenced when the minor was only seven years old.
Initial attempts to address the matter earlier in the year involved family arbitration, where relatives attempted to resolve the issue internally on the condition that the suspect cease his actions. However, civil society representatives noted that the abuse resumed shortly before formal intervention was sought. Following surveillance operations, the rights organization submitted an official petition to ACP Aliyu Shaba, the Effurun Area Commander, who authorized an immediate rescue and arrest operation.
What is the current status of the case?
Mr. Omimi is currently being held at a police detention facility, where investigators report he has provided statements admitting to the offenses. Meanwhile, the minor has been placed in a secure environment to receive specialized medical examinations and psychological counseling.
Civil society leaders have strongly condemned the incident as a severe violation of parental responsibility. Stakeholders emphasized that sexual assault involving minors constitutes a major felony under both the Child Rights Law of Delta State 2008 and the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPP Act), which mandate severe penalties, including potential life imprisonment upon conviction.
Advocacy groups have urged the Delta State Police Command to fast-track the transfer of the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions to ensure prompt legal proceedings. Furthermore, calls have been directed toward the Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs and relevant federal agencies to extend comprehensive rehabilitation support to the survivor.