Tragedy in Edo State as Man ‘throws step-daughter into well’

The police in Edo State are investigating why a man, identified as Monday, allegedly threw his step-daughter, Favour, into an underground storage tank.
The attempted murder was allegedly carried out in a forest at the Agricultural Development Programme grounds on the outskirts of Benin.
Favour, an eight-year-old pupil of Ukhegie Primary School, was in her uniform when she was rescued.
It was gathered that the suspect took his step-daughter away under the pretence of going to buy her confectionaries before taking her to school.
But, Monday took the victim to the forest and allegedly threw her into the well.
A ‘Good Samaritan’, Festus Aimebinomo, said he was passing by when he heard a faint voice calling for help and was shocked to find someone struggling inside the well.

He said the little girl was saying: ‘I dey die o.’ Aimebinomo said he jumped inside the well to rescue her.
Favour’s mother Christiana Monday said she was at a loss over the dastardly act.
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development Mrs Inumidun Idehen said the suspect has been handed over to the police.
The victim has been taken to a hospital for treatment.