Man Arrested In Enugu State For Raping His Two Daughters

The suspect while being arrested from his residence.

A man simply identified as Okonkwo, a native of Imo State residing in Enugu, was arrested on Saturday night, October 25, 2025, for defiling his daughters aged two and five years old. The arrest was effected following a tip-off from a concerned citizen who reported the incident to authorities.

The development was announced in a statement released on Sunday by the state 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 investigation.

The ministry disclosed that the two children have been taken to a government-approved shelter, where they are currently receiving medical treatment and psychosocial support.

The mother of the children, who was described as deeply traumatised, is also undergoing therapy under the supervision of the ministry’s social welfare and counselling unit.

“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 added.