LNSC re-unites child with parent, urges vigilance

By Damilola Kushimo

It was an emotion-laden moment. Twelve year old Semiu Oladapo Olusesi lost his way in Ajao Estate last weekend when he decided to visit his sister without his parents’ consent.

But luck was on his side. A sympathizer found him and brought him to the personnel of the Lagos Satate Neighbourhood Safety Corps , LNSC, attached to Asa Afariogun Area of Ajao Estate.

The Corps Superintendent of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Corps (LNSC), Isolo Command, Funmilola Adekile, has warned parents to always keep eyes on their children and properly monitor their movement.

She gave the warning as the corps reunited Olusesi with his family last weekend.

She revealed that upon interrogation, the boy was able to identify himself and gave out some basic information about himself which aided his successful reunion with his sister.

Her words: “Semiu was led to our officers stationed at Coca-Cola around 1:45 pm by one 14-year old boy. We realised that he lost his way as he was on a visit to his sister who stays in Ajao Estate.

“Although, he claimed not to know his parents’ numbers offhand but he knew his grandpa’s number which we tried but learnt that it was a wrong number which does not exist. It was after he had been taken to Ajao Estate police station that he recollected his sister’s place at 7, Peace and Faith, Off Lekan Ogunyemi, Fatai Irawo Street, Ajao Estate. But, he was not taken there until after I had interacted with the sister whose name is Abiodun Olusesi and we took him there around 3:39 pm.”

Reacting to the comment that the boy is used to leaving his parents’ house without their consent, Adekile advised all parents to keep close eyes on their children and monitor their movement for safety purpose.