Nigeria, July 10 -- A viral Facebook video alleging that a police officer subjected his young daughter to starvation and prolonged abuse has triggered widespread outrage.

The Nigerian Police have confirmed the child has been rescued and is receiving medical treatment.

The initial video, posted on Facebook last Thursday by Jennifer Inyang, showed her standing beside a visibly malnourished girl along Ikpa Road in Uyo while making allegations against the child's father, whom she claimed is a police officer.

In subsequent Facebook posts, Ms Inyang shared videos from a hospital where the girl was receiving treatment. She identified the child's father as "Inspector Daniel Akpan," whom she alleged was attached to the Police Division in Itu Lo...