The Ogun State Police Command has begun a search for an unknown woman who left her baby in front of Blessed Clinic in Oru Ijebu, located within the Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
According to reports, the baby was abandoned around 6:45 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024. Authorities believe the child is no older than 40 days.
Upon finding the baby outside the clinic, the owner quickly took the child inside for immediate medical attention and contacted the Oru Police Division to report the incident.
Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed the case to The Punch, stating that an investigation is underway to identify the person responsible. “The doctor in charge informed our division about the child, and an investigation has been launched. The baby is currently receiving care at the hospital,” she said.