A Benin man identified as Monday will face charges for attempted murder of his step-daughter
The police in Edo State are investigating why a man, identified as Monday, allegedly threw his step-daughter, Favour, into a well.
The attempted murder was allegedly carried out in a forest at the Agricultural Development Programme grounds on the outskirts of Benin.
Favour, an eight-year-old pupil of Ukhegie Primary School, was in her uniform when she was rescued.
It was gathered that the suspect took his step-daughter away under the pretence of going to buy her confectionaries before taking her to school.
But, Monday took the victim to the forest and allegedly threw her into the well.
A ‘Good Samaritan’, Festus Aimebinomo, said he was passing by when he heard a faint voice calling for help and was shocked to find someone struggling inside the well.
He said the little girl was saying: ‘I dey die o.’ Aimebinomo said he jumped inside the well to rescue her.
Favour’s mother Christiana Monday said she was at a loss over the dastardly act.
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development Mrs Inumidun Idehen said the suspect has been handed over to the police.
The victim has been taken to a hospital for treatment. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ReplyDeletei don tire. God let your kingdom come!
ReplyDeleteI almost positive that this sick man molested the poor girl. He only threw her into the well to shut her up.
ReplyDeleteNawa, watz happening in dis world?
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ReplyDeleteIT IS well EVEN IN THE Well, is a popular adage made real in this story, May God be praised as d child was saved, her time could just not be now; for that ruthless man, may God forgive him, Trust God, He knows how to deal with such.
ReplyDeleteare you sure the mother is not involved? some women today are capable of doing anything to keep their marriages. let the poolice quiz the man as well as the woman - seriously.
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