This information was revealed by SP Adekunle Ajisebutu, the Police Public Relations Officer, who said the police acted on a tip-off from neighbours of the girl.

“The police had acted on a tip-off from neighbours. The police responded swiftly and visited the house at Ajeigbe area, Ring Road, Ibadan.

“On arrival at the scene, it was discovered that three padlocks were used to lock the room. The locks had to be broken by the police before the little girl could be rescued", he siad.

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After her rescue by policemen attached to the Challenge Police Station in Ibadan, the victim was taken to a clinic and fed.

Efforts are being made to apprehend her father who is currently still at large.