Further inquiries by the family allegedly revealed that the younger sister, aged seven, had also experienced similar abuse involving the same neighbour.
The Delta State Police Command has detained a 60-year-old man in Asaba, the state capital, for allegedly defiling his neighbour's two daughters aged seven and 11.
According to information shared by human rights advocate, Harrison Gwamnishu on Tuesday, the incident came to light after the children's mother noticed unusual behaviour from one of her daughters and subsequently discovered injuries.
He explained that the mother became concerned when she saw her 10-year-old daughter fanning her private area. Upon further examination, she allegedly discovered injuries and questioned the child about what had happened.
According to Gwamnishu, the girl eventually disclosed that their 60-year-old neighbour had allegedly been abusing her. The child reportedly told her mother that she had remained silent because the suspect had threatened her.
