The police spokesperson said that all efforts so far made to locate the parents or relatives of the baby for identification and claim, had proved abortive.
The Anambra State Police Command, Awka, has called for identification and claim of a three-month-old baby found where it was dumped and abandoned by an unknown mother in the state.
The Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday, said a resident of the state found the baby in front of Oraukwu Boys Technical College in Idemili North Local Government Area.
The police spokesperson said that all efforts so far made to locate the parents or relatives of the baby for identification and claim, had proved abortive.
The statement read, “Anambra State Police Command today 2/7/2024 wishes to inform the general public, particularly residents of Anambra State, of a 3-month-old baby, found in front of Oraukwu Boys Technical College.
“The baby was recovered by a good Samaritan and brought to Eziowelle Police Station.
“Meanwhile, all efforts so far made to locate the parents or relatives of the baby for identification and claim, have proved abortive.
“The police have handed over the baby to the Director of the Welfare Department, Idemili North LGA for the safe custody.
“Hence, anyone who can identify or assist the Police in reuniting the baby with the family is hereby enjoined to come forward in this regard, please.”