The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has asked the public for help in locating the parents of three siblings.
They were discovered by a good-spirited Nigerian.
The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, issued the plea in a statement in Uyo on Wednesday.
However, according to the PPRO, the children, Daniel Akan, Matthew Akan, and Japhter Akan, were located near Oron Road in Ibiaku Ishiet on April 30, 2024.
She further stated that the boys had been taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Family Unit.
Also, ASP Timfon John urged anyone with information about their parent(s) or relatives to contact the Police Public Relations Officer at 0916 983 9213, or 0903 243 5667.
Therefore, the PPRO added that anyone with relevant information should visit any nearby police station.
The statement reads:
“The command wishes to announce to the general public that three siblings, all of same parents, namely —>>>
“Daniel Akan, 6, Matthew Akan Christian, 5, and Japther Akan Christian, 3.
“They were found at Ikot Akpa Efor Uruan and found by a concerned Nigerian on April 30, 2024.
“The children were found along old Oron Road in Ibiaku Ishiet
“They were taken to Dakada Division of the Police Command.
“Efforts to locate the parents or relatives of the boys by Police operatives in Dakada Division have so far proved abortive.
“In a quest to locate relatives or guardians of the boys, they were taken to Ibesikpo Asutan Division.
“And thereafter transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Family Unit.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command under the leadership of CP Waheed Ayilara is committed to ensuring the safety of lives and property of Akwa Ibomites.”
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