Ogun govt take custody of 4-year-old boy assaulted by father
The Ogun State Government has taken custody of a four-year-old boy (name withheld) who was physically abused by his father in Igboko, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.
DAILY POST reports that a human rights activist, Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known as JustAdetoun, had on Saturday called out the state government on Instagram and alerted the public about the incident.
According to a video seen by our correspondent, the boy, who was wearing red shorts with white stripes, had visible bruises on his back, stomach, and head.
Reacting to the incident on Sunday, the Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, stated that it had taken decisive action to rescue the victim and ensure that the perpetrator faces the full weight of the law.
The commissioner, Adijat Adeleye, disclosed this in a statement signed and made available to DAILY POST in Abeokuta, the state capital.
Adeleye noted that the child has since been placed under the protective custody of the Ministry, where he is receiving comprehensive medical care and emotional support
