A farmer, Mr Bright Kalu, has called for justice following the killing of his 18-month-old daughter at Agoti Settlement in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Kalu, who spoke in Akure on Tuesday, said the tragic incident happened on June 8.
He explained that the child had been left in the care of her mother at the family’s farm camp while he went to another farm located some distance away.
He said: “On Monday, June 8, 2026, I was returning from a nearby camp where I had gone to buy food items when I met my wife looking troubled and distressed.
“When I asked what had happened, she told me that someone had come to the camp and attacked her, and that she was able to rescue three of our children, but one was missing.
“My elder brother, Mr Ifeanyi Kalu, and I immediately followed her to the camp and searched the area.
“We did not find anyone, but we later discovered the lifeless body of my daughter behind our house. Her head had been severed.”
Kalu, who originates from Abia State, appealed to government authorities, security agencies and human rights groups to ensure that the person responsible is brought to justice.
He said the case had been reported at the Olofin Police Station in Idanre before being transferred to the State Police Headquarters in Akure for further investigation.
According to him, one suspect has already been arrested in connection with the incident.
A pro bono lawyer with the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria in Ondo State, Mr Dave Nwokolo, also urged a comprehensive investigation into the matter to ensure justice for the bereaved family.
Nwokolo condemned the killing and called on the police to pursue the case diligently and prosecute anyone found guilty to serve as a deterrent.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said a suspect had been arrested and investigation was ongoing.
He added that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigations.