‘Why I Defile My 6-Year-Old Daughter’

A 30-year-old man, Bashiru Audu, has revealed that he defiled his six-year-old daughter because his wife was used to traveling leaving him alone in the house.

Audu of London street, Minna, Niger State capital, told journalists on Tuesday at the police headquarters where he was paraded that he had to resort to his daughter on one of the occasions when his wife traveled.

He said he sneaked into the room of his children where he had canal knowledge of his daughter, adding that it was not the first time he abused under-aged girls.

According to him, "That night I was having a serious sexual urge, and since my wife was not around, I have no other option than to sleep with my daughter to quench the desire.

"I blame my wife for not being around when I had the urge. She travels a lot and that is why I have to sleep with my daughter, what a shameful thing I have done.”

Audu submitted that he realised what he did was wrong and pleaded for forgiveness from Allah, adding that "I hope my wife and my children will forgive me."

The police on Tuesday announced the arrest of Audu following a tip off that he was suspected to have had canal knowledge of his daughter.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Muhammad Abubakar, said neighbours had observed the awkward way the little girl was walking and suspected "something was wrong" especially when the girl’s mother was away.

Abubakar described the incident as unfortunate, saying: "When a father decides to sleep with his biological daughter, I think the world is coming to an end."

He said investigation into the incident had commenced and that the suspect would be arraigned soon.