The Lagos State Police Command said it has arrested one Isiaka Ayobami for forcefully seizing a one-year-old girl, Aishat Isiaka, from her mother and hitting her on the ground.
This was disclosed by Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, in a statement released to newsmen on Sunday.
According to him, the baby’s head was shattered and that she died on the spot.
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Ayobami is said to be resident at No. 2, Ayo Ijaiye Street, Isheri, Lagos.
Elkana said that the father of the deceased, Garuba Isiaka, of No. 7, Ayo Ijaiye Street, had earlier reported the alleged crime at Isheri Police Station.
“The suspect was almost lynched by angry mobs from the area, if not for the timely intervention of the police. He will be charged to court for murder,” the statement said.
