Other MoA event in Nigeria on Thu 5th February 2026

Father attacks daughters in home, victims hospitalized in Ekiti

By: Zagazola Makama 

Two young girls were injured in an attempted murder at their home on Olele Street, Ise Ekiti, after being attacked by their father early on Thursday morning.

It was gathered  that Boluwatife Jegede, 15, and her younger sister, Ife Jegede, 10, were asleep in their room when their father, Akinwumi Jegede, 60, allegedly brought out a knife and inflicted a wound on Boluwatife’s neck. 

Ife also sustained an injury on the right side of her face. According to the report, there was no prior disagreement in the household before the attack.

Upon receiving the report, police visited the scene and the victims were immediately rushed to St. John and Mary Hospital, Ise Ekiti, where they are receiving treatment. 

The suspect reportedly fled the scene and is currently at large.

The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is investigating the incident, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the father.