49 Abandoned Babies Rescued In Lagos

 
10 abandoned babies were rescued and given suitable placement and adequate protection within the period under review. “Four special children were rescued and given placement in appropriate homes for care and protection in the state.


 “Twenty-two children were screened on television for public response while four were released to their parents and guardians after necessary verification. However, 17 children were approved for adoption by the family court. 

This consists of 14 local adoptions and three international adoptions, according to the document. It will be recalled that the state government had between October, 2015 and first week of January, rescued 531 beggars, destitute and mentally challenged persons from the streets. The government within the period under review also rescued 323 beggars, destitute and mentally challenged persons from the streets of Lagos.