A lifeless untimely child was found in a roadside drainage alongside Ogbuagu Road, Mile 3 Diobu, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday morning, stunning residents of the realm.
Mr Ogechi Ehirim, landlord of the adjoining compound, made the grim discovery throughout his routine morning cleansing.
Ehirim mentioned: “This morning, I got here out to wash in entrance of my yard as I normally do. Whereas sweeping, I noticed what appeared like a doll contained in the gutter. Initially, I ignored it, considering it was a toy.
“However somebody later referred to as my consideration and insisted I take a better look. Once I did, I realised it was a human child.”
Distressed by the invention, Ehirim spoke of unusual occurrences since shopping for the property.
“I’m calling on the police and the general public to assist me discover out who left the child right here. Since I purchased this compound, I’ve not had peace.
“I don’t know what I did to deserve this. At evening, cats cry close to my window. Generally, I step out and see issues I can’t clarify,” he mentioned.
Ehirim confirmed he reported the incident to the Nkpolu Police Division close to the Rivers State College roundabout.
He appealed for assist to determine the child’s mom and produce closure to the matter.
“I didn’t do something mistaken by shopping for this property. I didn’t steal to personal it. I’m pleading with everybody—please assist me,” he added, visibly shaken.
Police are but to problem an official assertion, however an investigation is predicted.