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Operatives of the Akwete Divisional Police Headquarters of the Abia State Police Command have apprehended one Mr Chidi Stanley of Obiohuru over the death of his 8-year-old daughter, Miss Chiamaka Stanley, during a fight.

The development was disclosed by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, in a press release issued on Saturday.

According to the statement, the suspect, Stanley, during a domestic altercation with his sister, Mrs Chinyere Stanley, allegedly threw a stone at her, which tragically struck his 8-year-old daughter, Miss Chiamaka Stanley, who was later confirmed dead at a hospital by a medical doctor.

The Abia Police Command stated that the family concealed the incident, failed to report it to the police and proceeded to secretly prepare for the burial of the deceased until police operatives acting on intelligence arrived at the scene.

The PPRO said police operatives demanded access to the child’s lifeless body and also invited the family to the police station.

According to DSP Chinaka, the family, supported by some youths in the community, resisted police intervention and denied officers access, creating a tense and potentially violent situation.

She added that the officers documented the scene, including the already-dug grave, before withdrawing to prevent further escalation of tension.

DSP Chinaka, who further stated that the suspect and the case were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for investigation, lamented that agitated youths from the community attempted to attack officers and the police station despite repeated appeals for calm and explanations that the matter had already been transferred to SCID.

“The mob remained violent. Officers were compelled to defend themselves, protect police property, and prevent further breakdown of law and order”, she said.

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