Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
The police in Anambra State have announced the recovery of a three months old baby dumped in front of a secondary school in the state.
The baby was reportedly dumped by an unidentified person at the front of Oraukwu Boys Technical College in Oraukwu, a town in Idemmili North Local Government Area.
Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this to newsmen in a statement said the baby was recovered by a good Samaritan and brought to Eziowelle Police Station.
The statement read: “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.”