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Seven-year-old missing boy found in Lagos: Police

According to the spokesperson, the boy claims to hail from Anambra.

• April 16, 2023
SP Benjamin Hundeyin
SP Benjamin Hundeyin

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have found a seven-year-old missing boy, Goodluck Ifeanyi, in the Ago area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on his verified Twitter handle on Saturday.

He said that the boy was seen on Wednesday night roaming in the area.

“The boy was found wandering around Ago on April 12 at about 10:00 p.m.”

According to the spokesperson, the boy claims to hail from Anambra.

Mr Hundeyin said that the boy has not been able to give further information. He also shared the picture of the boy to enable him to reunite with his family.

(NAN)

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