The Police Command in Lagos State says three children, allegedly locked up in a room by their grandmother, have been rescued and the woman arrested.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Friday.
Hundeyin said that the children, comprising a girl and two boys and aged between two and four year old, were rescued by the Ikotun Police Division on Wednesday, after it received information at about 4.00 p.m. from members of the public.
He said the children were allegedly locked up by their grandmother (name withheld) around Agodi Egbe Ikotun area of Lagos State.
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)
