A shocking case of child abuse has rocked Owo, Ondo State, as police arrest a father who allegedly used a hot iron to burn his own daughter’s private part — all because she wet the bed.
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The Ondo State Police Command has moved swiftly to arrest a father in Owo Local Government Area after he allegedly inflicted grievous bodily harm on his 10-year-old daughter in what can only be described as a deeply disturbing act of cruelty.
According to the state police spokesperson, the suspect reportedly used a hot iron to burn the young girl’s private part as punishment for bedwetting — a natural and medically recognised condition that affects many children.
A Child’s Cry for Help
This heartbreaking incident has once again shone a harsh spotlight on the ugly reality of child abuse happening right inside Nigerian homes. The very place a child should feel the safest — her father’s house — became a place of unimaginable pain for this young girl.
Bedwetting, known medically as nocturnal enuresis*, is a common condition among children and is largely beyond their control. Medical experts consistently advise that it should be managed with patience, medical consultation, and emotional support — *never punishment, and certainly never violence.
Nigerians React With Outrage
News of this incident has sparked widespread anger across the country. Many Nigerians have taken to social media to condemn the act, calling for the full weight of the law to be brought down on the suspect.
“This is not discipline — this is wickedness,” one social media user wrote. “No child deserves this.”
Child rights advocates have also called on communities to speak up whenever they suspect a child is being abused, reminding Nigerians that silence makes us all complicit.
Know the Law — Child Abuse Is a Crime
Under the Child Rights Act* and various state child welfare laws in Nigeria, any form of child abuse — physical, emotional, or sexual — is a *criminal offence punishable by law. The Ondo State Police Command’s prompt response in arresting the suspect is commendable, and many are now watching closely to ensure justice is fully served.
What You Can Do
If you witness or suspect a child is being abused in your community, here is what you can do:
– Report immediately to the nearest police station
– Contact the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)
– Reach out to the Child Protection Network in your state
– Call the National Child Helpline: 116 (available across Nigeria)
Every Nigerian child deserves love, safety, and a chance to thrive. Let us all be the village that protects our children.
This case is currently under investigation. Updates will be provided as the matter progresses through the justice system.
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