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A middle-aged woman, Toyin Akinrosotu, was on Monday
arrested by the police in Idanre, Ifedore Local Government
Area of Ondo State, after allegedly causing the fatal fall of an
infant strapped on the back of its mother.
A witness said the baby fell during a scuffle between the
mother of the baby and the suspect.
He said the suspect, who lives at Awolata Street in Idanre, led
some thugs to beat up the mother of the dead baby in her
house.
The witness said the baby fell violently to the ground during
the attack.
Although the child was said to have been rushed to the
hospital immediately the incident occurred, it died before
doctors could revive her.
Following the death of the baby, the matter was reported to
the police, resulting in the arrest of the suspect.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relation Officer,
Wole Ogodo, said the “mother of the baby reported the matter
to the police and upon investigation, the suspect was
arrested”.
Mr. Ogodo disclosed that the command was investigating the
issue and the suspect would be charged to court as soon as
the investigation is concluded.
He warned that instead of people taking laws into their own
hands, they should cultivate the habit of reporting issues to
appropriate quarters.
He said the child’s remains have been deposited at Alade
Idanre General Hospital mortuary in the town for postmortem
examination after pictures were taken.
Premium Times