Uncaring parents’ll be prosecuted, says IG

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, says failure by
parents to cater to their children is an offence.

Idris warned parents against shying away from their
responsibilities, noting that any parent indulging in such would be
prosecuted.

The IG urged people to stay away from parenthood rather than
give birth to children that would be abandoned afterwards.

The police boss spoke at the Little Saints Orphanage in
Akowonjo, Lagos, where he presented relief materials such as
foodstuffs, a cow and drinks, among other items, a statement said
on Thursday.

Idris, who was represented by the Area Commander, Area ‘D’,
Mushin, ACP Akinbayo Olasoji, said, “Police work is not all about
work. We have our social responsibility. I encourage the orphanage
to keep up its good works.

“For those abandoning their children, it is better they know
that having babies is not a joke. You have to feed and clothe them.
You have to give them education.

“Any parent caught abandoning babies will answer to the law. Not
living up to your responsibilities as parents is an offence. The
Lagos State Government is taking care of that.”

Commending the IG for the gesture, the coordinator of the
orphanage, boy’s branch, Mrs. Mayen Famous, said the home worked
with the police and the state government to ensure transparency in
its operations.

“The children are known by the government. We send reports
monthly on each child. We have 60 boys in our care,” she added.

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, says failure by
parents to cater to their children is an offence.

Idris warned parents against shying away from their
responsibilities, noting that any parent indulging in such would be
prosecuted.

The IG urged people to stay away from parenthood rather than
give birth to children that would be abandoned afterwards.

The police boss spoke at the Little Saints Orphanage in
Akowonjo, Lagos, where he presented relief materials such as
foodstuffs, a cow and drinks, among other items, a statement said
on Thursday.

Idris, who was represented by the Area Commander, Area ‘D’,
Mushin, ACP Akinbayo Olasoji, said, “Police work is not all about
work. We have our social responsibility. I encourage the orphanage
to keep up its good works.

“For those abandoning their children, it is better they know
that having babies is not a joke. You have to feed and clothe them.
You have to give them education.

“Any parent caught abandoning babies will answer to the law. Not
living up to your responsibilities as parents is an offence. The
Lagos State Government is taking care of that.”

Commending the IG for the gesture, the coordinator of the
orphanage, boy’s branch, Mrs. Mayen Famous, said the home worked
with the police and the state government to ensure transparency in
its operations.

“The children are known by the government. We send reports
monthly on each child. We have 60 boys in our care,” she added.