The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced investigation into a case of negligence involving a mother who is presently in custody.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said, preliminary investigations revealed that the mother of the three year old left her at home with a ten year old child. The three year old while trying to fetch water from a mini water rubber, fell in and tragically drowned.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Olatunji Disu, psc, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to take over the case for a thorough investigation. The matter will subsequently be forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice.
CP Disu strongly advises parents and guardians to take full responsibility for the safety and well-being of their children. He emphasizes that children should never be left without proper adult supervision, as such negligence can lead to unfortunate and preventable incidents.
The FCT Police Command remains committed to ensuring the protection of vulnerable persons, particularly children, and will not hesitate to take appropriate legal action in cases where parental neglect endangers the welfare of minors
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