The Edo State Police Command has arrested a father who allegedly used his 4-year-old daughter to create and share explicit content on Instagram.

The arrest came after social media users alerted authorities to inappropriate photos of the child posted on the suspect's account, including images of her wearing bikinis and thongs, as well as photos taken with her father and other men at hotels. The father had also shared a flyer announcing the child's birthday party, featuring a naked photo of the minor. Outraged social media users tagged the authorities, leading to the arrest of the father and an ongoing investigation. The police have assured the public that justice will be served.

The statement reads

“The Edo State Police Command is aware of the trending video of a child of about 4 years old conspicuously naked and used as adult content in an undisclosed hotel in Auchi, Edo State,” the statement read.

“The Commissioner of Police Edo State Command, CP Funsho Adegboye, immediately drafted a tactical team to go all out and arrest the suspect and his cohort.

“Within 12 hours, the father of the girl was arrested. Investigation has commenced further revelation will be made known to the public.

“The CP therefore appeals to the good citizens of Nigeria to remain calm that justice will be served.”