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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Elderly woman child endangerment
2. Grandmother arrested child neglect
A grandmother, Fatimo Ganiyu, has been taken into police custody in Lagos State for allegedly locking up three infants in Ikotun. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Shocking video footage revealed the malnourished state of the male and female infants as they struggled to escape the house. According to a resident, the children were left without food or water for days, possibly even weeks or months. The police rescued the children, aged between two and four, and brought them to the station. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident and assured that the infants would receive proper care.
1. Grandma arrested for child confinement
2. Infants found locked up by grandmother
Infants Rescued from Horrific Conditions in Ikotun, Lagos
A grandmother, Fatimo Ganiyu, has been taken into police custody after three infants were found locked up in deplorable conditions in Ikotun, Lagos State. The shocking incident unfolded on Wednesday at around 4:00 p.m., sparking outrage in the community.
Video footage captured by a concerned resident showed the heartbreaking sight of the malnourished infants, a boy and a girl, desperately trying to escape from the house where they had been confined. According to witnesses, the children had been left without food or water for several days, if not weeks.
One resident, Pelumi, recounted the distressing scene, stating, “The children were abandoned and locked up in that house, suffering without any sustenance. It’s a miracle they were discovered in time.”
Police Intervention and Rescue Operation
Acting on a tip-off, officers from the Ikotun Division sprang into action and swiftly located the residence where the children were being held captive. Upon arrival, they found the three youngsters, aged between two and four, in dire straits but managed to rescue them from their ordeal.
An anonymous police source revealed, “We received information about the children being confined by their grandmother, Fatimo Ganiyu, in Agodo Egbe, Ikotun. Despite their emaciated state, we were able to bring them to safety and bring the suspect into custody.”
State Police Response and Investigation
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the distressing incident and assured the public that the infants would receive the necessary care and attention they desperately needed. He stated, “The suspect is in custody, and the children will be transferred to receive proper treatment. Our investigation into this matter is ongoing to ensure justice is served.”
The community in Ikotun has been left reeling from the shocking revelation of child neglect and abuse in their midst. Concerned citizens are calling for stricter measures to safeguard vulnerable children and prevent such tragedies from recurring.
As the authorities delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding this harrowing incident, the focus remains on ensuring the well-being and safety of the rescued infants. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and prompt action in safeguarding the most vulnerable members of society.
