{
  "id": 6736317,
  "title": "Man accused of sexually abusing 15-year-old daughter in Cross River",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-15-year-old-daughter-in-cross-river",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T09:14:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-15-year-old-daughter-in-cross-river/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samson Matthew Ebop, also known as Ecomoc, is accused of sexually abusing his 15-year-old daughter in Iwuru Obio Ntan, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State. The teenager alleges that Ebop, in his 40s, had sexual relations with her over an extended period after she returned home following her parents' separation. Initially, the girl resisted her father's advances but allegedly gave in after he threatened her with a knife. She kept the abuse secret, fearing her father would kill her if she disclosed it. However, she began telling people in their compound about the abuse, and when residents doubted her story, she spoke to someone who advised her to report the matter to her father's age grade. The girl presented her evidence before the age grade, and the leader directed youths to summon Ebop to the village square. Ebop initially denied the allegations but later admitted to having sexual relations with his daughter after considering the evidence and information from medical personnel. The suspect and his daughter were taken to the village square, where they were questioned. Some youths reportedly assaulted Ebop before taking him to the village head, who ordered him to return to the square and then directed the matter to the police. The youths later took Ebop to soldiers operating in the area, who initiated further investigation. Community members are concerned about the situation and are calling for a formal investigation and prosecution of the allegations. Ebop is also accused of being linked to cultist groups and sexually assaulting elderly women in the area and repeatedly stealing from farms. The PPRO of the State Police Command, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, stated that they are investigating the alleged crime and will act swiftly.",
  "summary": "A man identified as Samson Matthew Ebop, also known as Ecomoc, has been accused of repeatedly sexually abusing his 15-year-old daughter in Iwuru Obio Ntan, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State. Ebop, reportedly in his 40s, was accused by the teenager of having sexual relations with her over a prolonged period after she […] Man accused of sexually abusing 15-year-old daughter in Cross…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Cross River retirees lament N4,000 monthly pension, demand unpaid gratuities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/cross-river-retirees-lament-n4-000-monthly-pension-demand-unpaid",
        "published": "2026-09-11T07:44:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}