6 children were staying alone in a residential house, within an estate in the Ejigbo axis of Lagos.
Six children who had been abandoned in a private unit in an estate located in the Ejigbo neighborhood of Lagos have been rescued, according to the Lagos State Police Command.
CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who serves as the spokesperson for the state Police Command, offered this confirmation to the media in Lagos yesterday.
“On 18/2 /2025 at about 1200hrs, the case was transferred from Ejigbo police station to the Gender Unit Ikeja in which there was information received that six children were staying alone in a residential house, within an estate in the Ejigbo axis of Lagos.
“The children aged 7-13 years have been rescued and are currently in protective shelters through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development.
“Information so far revealed their mother is currently abroad for medical treatment and left them in the care of a caregiver.”
He also mentioned that efforts were being made to get in touch with their mother while the investigation was still going on in order to obtain additional information regarding the matter.