Ogun takes wandering girl into custody, begins medical care

The Ogun State Government has taken a young girl, Mistura Adebayo, into protective custody after she was found wandering on two separate occasions. The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development revealed that the intervention was prompted by a report made to a former commissioner, Adijat Adeleye, who then contacted the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Adebimpe Folusho Obienu for necessary action.

Initially, social workers found that Mistura had been released to her grandmother. However, upon discovering her presence again the following day, the Ministry took her into government custody. The Ministry affirmed that they are committed to ensuring the girl's welfare through ongoing medical investigations and a sustainable care arrangement in her best interests.

They also urged the public to report any cases of child abuse, neglect, exploitation, gender-based violence, and other threats to safety through their toll-free lines.