PUNCH Online gathered that the baby boy was abandoned on April 19 at about 1:40 p.m. in a compound located in the Ebutemeta area of the State.
It was also learnt that residents in the area had witnessed the infant shaking without any clothing.
The state Police Public Relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.
He stated that detectives from the division rescued the infant and took him to the Lagos State Children’s Hospital in Lagos Island, where he is receiving the best care and custody.
He added that the investigation is ongoing.
“The case of the three-month-old baby abandoned by an unknown person was reported at the Iponri Division on April 19, 2024, around 1:40 p.m.
“The scene was immediately visited by detectives of the division, where the baby was recovered and immediately taken to Lagos State Children’s Hospital, Lagos Island, for proper care and custody of the baby. The investigation is ongoing.”
Four days ago, PUNCH Metro reported that a day-old baby boy was abandoned in a polythene bag at Alhaji Masha Road, in the Surulere area of Lagos State.
The baby was rescued by a social worker and it has been gathered that he has been responding to treatment.
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