ASHENEWS – JAN. 26, 2022 – A 38-year old Baridap Needman, has allegedly impregnated his own 14-year old daughter in Bayelsa state.
The man, who has been arrested by operatives of the Police Command, is reported to have been violating his daughter since she was seven.
years but the situation got worse when the victim’s mother died a few years ago.
The pregnant daughter, whose mother died a few years ago, is in Junior Secondary School III.
According to accounts, Needman sleeps with his daughter on his matrimonial bed, while her two younger brothers sleeps on the floor.
He was arrested after a complaint was filed by the state gender advocacy group, Gender Response Initiative Team (GRIT) led by the chairman, Dise Ogbise.
The victim however told the police at Ekeki Police Station that she is in love with her father.
Ogbise confirmed to newsmen that the advocacy group will collaborate with the Ministry of Women Affairs to offer psycho-social support to the victim and ensure that she is well taken care of until delivery.
“Abortion is not an option and the two brothers have been handed to their family members for proper care. The Girl will be in government custody and she needs to go back to school. Her dream is to be a musician and we will encourage her”
“Members of the public should always speak up and reach out to relevant authorities.”
