The Lagos state police command has stated that the dispatch rider accused of concealing a suspected stolen child in a courier box is innocent and the child not stolen.
It can be recalled that on March 11, in a viral video that trending on social media, the rider, who was being mobbed was accused of concealing the suspected stolen child in a courier box and for stealing the 10-month-old baby.
Command spokesperson, Adekunle Ajisebutu disclosed that upon investigation, it was discovered that the child was not stolen afterall and that he was not kept in the courier box as alleged by the mob.
He said the mother of the child, Lovina Biturs, was contacted, and it was then revealed that the child was actually taken away and put on the dispatch motorbike by the rider with the consent of his mother.
According to the mother, the 10-month-old baby is fond of the rider who is a relative, a neighbour and was crying uncontrollably when he (rider) wanted to go pick up something in the neighbourhood. To pacify the baby, his mother allowed him go with the rider.
Ajisebutu revealed that the rider identified as Williams Tadule was rescued by Chairman of the Sunview Estate, Sangotedo, when the mob pounced on him without finding out the truth.
Commissioner of police warmed members of the public against any form of jungle justice, as such uncivilized action has grave consequences.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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