Benin: Police Arrests Father Suspected of Killing His Daughter in Zinvié

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Benin

Crime & Law

Benin: Police Arrests Father Suspected of Killing His Daughter in Zinvié

On April 29, 2026, the police in Zinvié arrested a man suspected of killing his 17-year-old daughter after hitting her for missing a study session. The teenager, a first-year student, died after being admitted to a health center. The suspect had been on the run since April 26 and was located and apprehended after three days of searching. Commissioner Arthur Ezinmegnon stated that the father will be presented to the prosecutor following the investigation.

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