ANAMBRA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A 3-month-old baby has been found in front of Oraukwu Boys Technical College in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Police Public Relations Officer, Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the baby was recovered by a good Samaritan and brought to Eziowelle Police Station.
He however said efforts to locate the parents or relatives of the baby for identification and claim were unfruitful, adding that the baby had been handed over to Director of the Welfare Department Idemili North LGA for safe custody.
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He said, “Anambra State Police Command today 2/7/2024 wishes to inform the general public, particularly residents of Anambra State, of a 3-month-old baby, found in front of Oraukwu Boys Technical College. The baby was recovered by a good Samaritan and brought to Eziowelle Police Station.
“Meanwhile, all efforts so far made to locate the parents or relatives of the baby for identification and claim, have proved abortive.
“The Police have handed over the baby to the Director of the Welfare Department Idemili North LGA for safe Custody. Hence, anyone who can identify or assist the Police in reuniting the baby with the family is hereby enjoined to come forward in this regard, please.”