Imo Police seek public assistance to reunite abandoned baby with her family

The Imo State Police Command is seeking public assistance to reunite an abandoned baby girl with her family.

The spokesperson for the command, DSP Okoye Henry, who disclosed this in a statement on 19th October, 2026 said the child was found at Umuoma, Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area of the state.

The PPRO appealed to anyone with useful information about the child’s identity or family, to report at Nekede Police.

“The Imo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that a female child was found at Umuoma, Nekede, Owerri West LGA, on October 10, 2026,” the statement read.

"The Command, therefore, appeals to members of the public, particularly parents, guardians, relatives, or anyone with useful information about the child’s identity or family, to report at Nekede Police Station to facilitate the child’s reunion with her family.

“The Imo State Police Command appreciates the public’s cooperation and reiterates its commitment to the protection of vulnerable persons, particularly children.”