The Enugu State Government has confirmed the arrest of Ozioma Okonkwo for allegedly defiling his two biological daughters, aged two and five.
Okonkwo, a native of Imo State residing in Enugu, was arrested on Saturday night, October 25, 2025, following a tip-off from a concerned citizen who alerted authorities about the shocking incident.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development.
According to the statement, the suspect is currently in police custody and will be charged to court upon the completion of investigations.
The ministry also revealed that the two victims have been taken to a government-approved shelter, where they are receiving medical treatment and psychosocial support. Their mother, described as deeply traumatised, is also receiving therapy under the supervision of the ministry’s social welfare and counselling team.
“The Enugu State Government commends the Nigeria Police Force for their swift and professional response, which led to the prompt arrest of the suspect,” the statement said.
Reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy on sexual and gender-based violence, the ministry condemned the act as “a heart-wrenching and unacceptable crime against innocence.”
“The Enugu State Government under the leadership of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah remains unwavering in its commitment to protect every child and ensure that perpetrators of such evil acts are brought to justice.
No child should ever have to endure such trauma, especially from those meant to provide care and protection,” the statement added.
The government also expressed appreciation to vigilant citizens for their role in exposing the incident and called for continued public cooperation in efforts to safeguard the rights and dignity of women and children across the state.
In a related case, in 2022, a Lagos father, Michake Ogbar, was sentenced to triple life imprisonment for defiling and raping his three daughters aged 10, 20, and 24 years, after being convicted under Sections 137 and 258(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
