The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LSNC) has arrested a couple for child abuse in Ikorodu area of the State.
The couple were arrested today at No 4/5 Oreagba Street, Olowu CDA, Grammar School, Ikorodu by LSNC officers attached to Grammar School, Igbogbo, Ikorodu for child abuse and inflicting injuries on the victim serially for 18 months.
The suspects, Mrs Abanishe Temitope, 35, and her hubby Mr Abanishe Taofeek were alleged to have constantly abused their 15-year old son (Names withheld) for 18 months.
The suspects and the victim were taken to the Ikorodu Command of the agency in company of two CDA chairmen and a community member.
The suspects in their confessional statement confirmed the allegation and pleaded for leniency.
The victim was taken to Ita-Elewa Primary Health Centre for first aid while the case has been transferred to Ikorodu Police Division, Igbogbo, Ikorodu for further investigation.
