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Police rescue boy kidnapped at Ikotun

According to the police, the boy, who they said is ‘incoherent’ and therefore taken to the hospital for medical treatment, keeps giving different names and addresses for his parents.
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Emmanuel Timilehin Adeleke

THE Lagos State Police Command has announced the rescue of a teenage boy simply identified as Emmanuel Adeleke from his alleged abductor.

According to media reports, the Spokesperson of the command in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the announcement on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, on his verified Twitter handle monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

He said that the boy, who is between the ages of 11 and 14, was incoherent and therefore taken to the hospital where he is receiving medical treatment.

“From the little, he could mutter, he was abducted in Jakande, Ikotun area of Lagos on Sunday, November 13, 2022. He gave his name as Emmanuel Timilehin Adeleke. He keeps giving different names and addresses for his parents. He looks between 11 and 14 years old,” he said

Hundeyin urged any member of the public who could provide information to assist in the location of the teenager’s parents to do so.

“Any information that would assist in locating and identifying his parents or guardians would be appreciated,” Hundeyin added.