Police rescue day-old baby dumped near septic tank in Lagos

The Police in Lagos have found a day-old female dumped near a septic tank on Gowon Estate, Ipaja, on the outskirt of the metropolis.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this through a statement in Lagos on Wednesday.

Hundeyin said a member of the public found the baby inside a plastic bowl at about 8:30 am on Wednesday, and alerted officers at the Gowon Estate Police Division.

He said that the baby was rapped with a cloth.

“The officers promptly arrived at the scene and took the baby for immediate medical attention at a health centre.

“The baby is doing well.

“The officers have left the hospital for the Juvenile Welfare Centre, Alakara, Mushin, for custody,” he said.

– NAN

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