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Mother sentenced to 7 consecutive life terms after her 11-year-old daughter gives birth to her husband’s baby
A woman in Oklahoma, United States, has been sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences after failing to protect her 11-year-old daughter from sexual abuse and then allowing the child to give birth at home without medical assistance after she became pregnant with her husband’s child.
Cherie Walker was sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences by a Muskogee County judge on Friday, October 30, 2026, per Oklahoma City Fox affiliate, KOKL and public Muskogee County court records reviewed by PEOPLE.
Walker, 34, was charged with one count of child sexual abuse and six counts of child neglect in August 2025 after authorities learned that her 11-year-old daughter had given birth to a baby inside the family’s home without prenatal care or medical assistance on August 16, 2025, according to reports from local outlets.
In a statement to KOTV at the time, Muskogee County Assistant District Attorney Janet Hutson said that both Walker and her husband, Dustin Walker, claimed that they did not know the child was pregnant when she gave birth.
“This child is traumatized,” Hutson told KOTV at the time. “She’s been through a horrific ordeal. I mean, not only has somebody gotten her pregnant, but she gave birth at home without medical assistance, and this will be her life for the rest of her life.”
In another statement to KJRH, the district attorney’s office said that DNA testing confirmed that Walker’s husband — the child’s stepfather — was the baby’s father.
The Muskogee County district attorney’s office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Prosecutors later argued that Walker knew her husband was sexually abusing her daughter but did nothing to stop it. She was convicted on all seven felony counts on July 17, 2026, according to public Muskogee County court records reviewed by PEOPLE.
The child’s stepfather pleaded guilty to felony child sexual abuse and neglect charges in March.
He was later sentenced to life in prison, per the outlet
The child’s grandmother, Michelle Justus, was also charged in relation to the case, as prosecutors argued that she knew sexual abuse was happening within the household and did nothing to stop it.
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The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Davou Dachung, for the alleged murder of his wife in Jos South Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Alfred Alabo, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said the incident was reported at the Kaduna Vom Divisional Police Headquarters on 20 October.
According to Alabo, the divisional police officer in charge of the area mobilised officers to the scene following receipt of the report.
The suspect was subsequently arrested, while the victim Jessica Davou, was rushed to a hospital for medical attention but was later confirmed deceased.
The PPRO said an initial search of the suspect’s residence and further interrogation led to the recovery of three locally fabricated firearm and five cartridges.
“The Plateau State Police Command under the leadership of CP Ayodeji Faniyan psc, mnips, fdc has arrested one Davou Dachung, 40 years old in connection with a case of Culpable Homicide reported at Kaduna Vom Division of the Command on 20/10/2026 at about 12:00pm,” the statement read.
“The suspect was alleged to have shot the victim, one Jessica Davou, who happens to be his wife with a fabricated firearm on the left side of her chest on 18th October 2026 at about 09:00AM at their residence in Haita Fwil Village, Vwang, Kogot, in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the area to mobilize his men to the scene.
“Consequently, the suspect was arrested while the victim was rushed to the Hospital for medical attention but unfortunately, confirmed dead.
“Further interrogation of the suspect by crack Detectives of the State Violent Crime Response Unit led to the detection and recovery of additional weapons recovered from the suspect making a total of three locally fabricated firearms and five cartridges.
“The case is currently under investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department after which the suspect will be charged to Court upon conclusion of our investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command wishes to reiterate the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that persons found culpable of violent crimes are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
“He therefore urges members of the public to report incidents to the nearest Police Station or call the following GSM numbers; CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY NUMBERS: 07059473022, 08038907662.”
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Mukaila Iliyasu, and recovered N200,000 cash during a joint security operation in Nasarawa State.
Acting Media Information Officer,HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, disclosed this in a statement on 31 October 2026.
According to the statement, troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), working alongside operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), arrested the suspect at Akwaba, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area.
The Army disclosed that the suspect threatened to abduct a female resident if she fails to pay N200,000 ransom.
On October 29, 2026, a soldier, acting in disguise, delivered the money to the suspect, leading to his arrest while receiving the alleged ransom.
“Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested a suspected kidnapper during a joint intelligence-led operation, recovering N200,000 allegedly demanded as ransom from a victim,” the statement read
“On 29 October 2026, DSS operatives alerted troops of Sector 2, Operation WHIRL STROKE to an incident involving an adult female resident, who was allegedly threatened by one Mukaila Iliyasu.
“The suspect reportedly demanded N200,000 from the victim, threatening to abduct her if she failed to meet his demand.
“Following the report, troops and DSS operatives promptly coordinated an anti-kidnapping operation to apprehend the suspect.
“In a well-coordinated sting operation, a soldier, acting in disguise and displaying exceptional gallantry, delivered the money to the suspect, leading to his arrest while receiving the alleged ransom.
“The suspect was subsequently handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.
“The operation was successfully conducted with precision and professionalism.”
The Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE and General Officer Commanding 5 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Moses Kolo Gara, commended the troops and DSS operatives for their professionalism, gallantry and effective inter-agency collaboration.
He urged them to sustain the existing intelligence-sharing framework and operational synergy towards tackling kidnapping and other security threats within the Joint Operations Area.
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman identified as Aisha Isah with 266 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition during a patrol along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.
According to a statement issued by NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the woman was arrested at a toll gate along the highway.
The agency, however, did not disclose where Isah was travelling from, her intended destination or the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the ammunition.
The arrest was among several operations carried out by NDLEA operatives across the country, resulting in the seizure of illicit drugs and the arrest of suspected traffickers.
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