Police rescue five-year old chained for three days

Operatives of the Bauchi Police Command have  rescued a five-year-old boy found chained by his father and starved for three days .

The Police got wind of the alleged maltreatment following a tip-off from concerned neighbours  in the Gwallagan Mayaka area in the Bauchi metropolis.

Spokesman of the Command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil in a statement on  Friday explained:  “On July 3, 2024 when the  ward head of  Gwallagan Mayaka area of Bauchi reported that  he received information from a good Samaritan,  a resident in the community, who revealed that his wife Amina (not real name) had  informed him that she saw a 5-year old boy of their neighbours tied with a chain inside a room situated at the same address.

“Amina promptly checked on the boy to confirm his condition and found him lying unconscious, tied with a chain.

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“on receipt of the information, a team of detectives led by CSP. Mubarak S. Baba DPO D’ Division ,Dutsen Tanshi moved to the scene and rescued the boy.”

Police stop Lagos pregnant teenager from committing suicide

A 19-year-old woman who was abandoned by her lover after becoming pregnant and subsequently defrauded by scammers has been rescued from a suicide attempt, police have said.

The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this on Thursday, said the lady was rescued by officers from Ikorodu Area Command.

Hundeyin explained that a concerned citizen informed police authorities on June 29, 2024 at about 2 pm that the teenager was attempting to commit suicide by ingesting a harmful chemical.

The Command’s spokesman said officers were dispatched to the scene where the teenager was located and prevented her from committing suicide.

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Hundeyin said, “Upon rescue, the lady, whose identity remains confidential, confessed that she had been driven to the brink of suicide due to severe emotional distress. She revealed that she was impregnated by a man who subsequently refused to take responsibility for the pregnancy.

“Additionally, she had fallen victim to a fraudster who scammed her of her earnings from her Point of Sale (POS) business, further compounding her emotional and financial struggles.”

The police command’s spokesperson emphasised that the young woman is currently receiving essential psychological care and support.

Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest the individuals who pushed the lady to attempt suicide, by the actions.

The command also took the opportunity to stress the significance of mental health awareness, urging anyone facing similar struggles to seek help promptly and without hesitation.

Police stop Lagos pregnant teenager from committing suicide

61-year-old man electrocuted in Lagos flood

A 61-year-old man tragically lost his life due to electrocution during heavy rainfall in Lagos, as reported by the Lagos State Police Command.

Police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin shared the news on his X account, @benHundeyin, confirming the incident occurred on Wednesday in the Orile-Iganmu area.

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“Yesterday, during the downpour in Orile-Iganmu, a 61-year-old man was electrocuted while wading through floodwaters and holding onto a street light pole,” Hundeyin stated.

He also urged the public to prioritize safety during such weather conditions.

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