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A middle-aged woman, Toyin Akinrosotu, was
arrested yesterday 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 told Premium Times that the baby fell during a scuffle between the
mother of the baby and the suspect.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.