Africazine:
The Lagos State Police Command is seeking public assistance to locate the family of an elderly man in protective custody.
Mr. Oriowo Gabriel, 83 years old, was found by a good Samaritan and taken to the Ipaja Police Division, where he is receiving care. Despite efforts to trace his relatives using the addresses he provided, the police have been unsuccessful.
Police Appeal for Help in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has made a public appeal to identify the family of Mr. Oriowo Gabriel. The elderly man was discovered by a kind-hearted individual who brought him to the Ipaja Police Division. Currently, he is safe and well cared for in police custody.
Efforts to locate his relatives have been challenging. The police visited the addresses provided by Mr. Gabriel, but no one was able to identify or locate his family members. This situation has prompted the police to reach out to the community for assistance.
Lagos Police Provide Contact Information
The police have urged anyone with information about Mr. Gabriel or his family to come forward. They have provided a contact number for the Divisional Police Officer at the Ipaja Division: 08037993827. This outreach aims to reunite Mr. Gabriel with his loved ones.
Next Steps for the Police
- Continue efforts to trace Mr. Gabriel’s family.
- Encourage community members to provide any relevant information.
- Maintain Mr. Gabriel’s care and safety in police custody.
Community support is crucial in reuniting Mr. Gabriel with his family.
