Lagos underaged children locked up, subjected to inhuman treatment rescued; grandmother arrested
The police command in Lagos says three children, allegedly locked up in a room by their grandmother, have been rescued, and a suspect arrested.
The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Friday.
Mr Hundeyin said the infants, a girl and two boys, aged between two and four, were rescued by the Ikotun Police Division on Wednesday, which received information at about 4.00 p.m. from members of the public.
He said they were allegedly locked up by their grandmother (name withheld) around the Agodi Egbe Ikotun, Lagos.
The spokesperson said a team of anti-crime detectives immediately moved to the scene, rescued the children and took them to the station.
“The Three children are looking malnourished and unhealthy. The suspect was arrested, while the infants will be transferred for proper treatment and care. Investigation is ongoing,” he said.
(NAN)
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