An abandoned nine-month-old baby, whose name is yet to be ascertained, was found crawling on the street by residents of Shodipo crescent in Ikeja,Lagos on Thursday.
The residents alerted some policemen on patrol in the area who responded immediately and took the baby to the Lagos state Police Headquarters, Ikeja.
The boy was, thereafter, taken for a checkup to ascertain his health status.
According to the Punch, the nine-month-old was believed to have crawled out of his parents’ apartment. But as at press time, no particular parent had come out to reclaim the child.
A Police correspondent said that the child would remain in their custody until his family shows up with proof of relationship.
She said, “We found the boy on Shodipo Crescent in the Ikeja GRA. He is about nine months old.
“He was found crawling on the road. Some residents thereafter alerted some policemen on patrol.
“The police team rescued the baby.
“So far, nobody has come up to claim the baby.
“He must have left the custody of his parents or guardian and that is how some children fall into the hands of kidnappers and ritual killers.
“He is still with us at the command headquarters.”
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