Ondo man arrested for burning daughter over bed-wetting
August 20, 2026 12:08 am
Ondo CP, Ohagwu. Photo: File
By Peter Dada
A man, identified as Mr Paul, has been handed over to the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly assaulting his 10-year-old daughter for bed-wetting.
The suspect was said to have pressed a hot iron on the minor’s private part for bed-wetting in Upemen Community in Owo Local Government Area of the state.
The Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Seun Osamaye, disclosed this on Tuesday, after a visit to the young girl at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, where she is receiving treatment.
According to the commissioner, the state government swiftly moved into action when the case was reported at the ministry, noting that the father had been arrested and handed over to the police in Owo Division for onward prosecution.
Osamaye said, “The Ondo State Government under the leadership of Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa is committed to the protection and welfare of children, and the minor, whose father assaulted her by pressing hot iron on her private part as punishment for bedwetting, is to undergo a second surgery involving skin grafting at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo.
“She suffered severe injuries after the incident, and the father has been arrested and handed over to the police for prosecution.”
The commissioner, who led a delegation of the ministry to the hospital to assess the child’s recovery after her first surgery, said the state government intervened in the matter to ensure that the child received appropriate medical care and other necessary support.
She commended Governor Aiyedatiwa for his proactive intervention and sustained interest in the welfare of the child, stressing that the current administration would continue to prioritise the safety, dignity and wellbeing of children across the state.
Receiving the Commissioner and her delegation, the Medical Director of FMC Owo, Dr Adeyinka Aiyeyemi, lauded the state government for creating an enabling environment for healthcare professionals to discharge their responsibilities effectively.
He also recommended appropriate psychotherapy for the child’s parents, noting that psychosocial support was needed for them in addressing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
He informed the Commissioner during the visit that the minor would require another skin-grafting procedure as part of her continuing treatment and recovery.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed the incident, also confirmed the arrest of the suspect and said investigation had commenced.
“Upon receipt of the information, detectives from ‘A’ Division, Owo, swiftly mobilised to the scene, arrested the suspect without delay and took him into custody.
“The case is being transferred to the gender unit for discreet investigation and further necessary action in line with established procedures.”
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