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One-year-old Boy Abandoned by Kidnappers in Imo

Matilda Omonaiye/

A boy, said to be about one and a half years old, has been rescued by good samaritans after he was reportedly abandoned by suspected kidnappers along Orlu/Ihiala road, in Imo State, yesterday.

This is contained in a statement credited to the state police command’s spokesman, SP Orlando Ikeokwu, which has been trending on social media since yesterday.

The statement says the boy is in safe custody and appeals to anyone who recognises him to contact the police.

The statement reads, “This boy was rescued around Orlu/Ihiala road, he was said to have been abandoned by some occupants of an SUV, who stopped and threw him out of the vehicle. He is presently in safe custody. He is approximately 1 yr & 6 months, & can’t speak yet.

“Whoever knows the Parents or relatives should kindly contact me on the following phone number 07034714499.”

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