A woman has come out to claim the baby that was found abandoned in a bush in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Recall that LIB reported yesterday that a newborn baby with the placenta still attached was recovered by residents and a man within the area decided to pay for the child’s medical care after police officers who attended to the matter did not try to claim the baby.

Mr Okorom Ofuma then cried out that after paying for the baby to be placed in an incubator, for oxygen for the child, and other medical expenses, the child was revived from the edge of death and he decided to begin the formal process of adopting the baby.

However, he said authorities blocked his attempt at adopting the baby girl and told him the baby is the government’s child.

A woman who read the initial story on LIB’s online platform has now reached out claiming the child is hers.

She shared a video of herself today, Feb 26, confronting the hospital in Port Harcourt where she gave birth. She claimed the hospital lied to her that her child di£d only for her to now see her child online.

In a long chat with LIB, the woman, Naomi, narrated the complications before her pregnancy that led to her changing hospitals on the day she gave birth.

At the new hospital (which will not be named for now since it has not been verified that the accusations against the hospital are true), Naomi said they decided to carry out surgery, which she consented to.

As an orphan without any close living family member, her landlady was the one with her in the hospital.

After birth via CS, she said they took the baby away and she did not get to see the baby or find out the gender. According to her, the first scan she went for showed she was expecting a baby girl but the later scan showed a boy, so she assumed she had a son.

She claims that after surgery on May 9, 2025, her landlady told her the baby did not survive. When she confronted hospital staff, they told her the baby is alive and is being given medical care. She was then given a sedative that knocked her out.

(Continued in slides).

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVO8RbqDFnc/?igsh=bHF2aXJxbW9tdjNq

Acting Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu has pledged to lead a police force that respects human rights and rejects misconduct.

He spoke on Wednesday shortly after he was sworn in by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.

His appointment came a day after the resignation of former Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun.

Disu said his emergence was unexpected and expressed gratitude to the president for finding him worthy of the position.

He said the recognition of his past assignments and achievements by the president moved him deeply and also placed a heavy responsibility on him to deliver results.

According to him, his leadership will focus on discipline, proper training and better welfare for officers.

He said police personnel must understand that citizens are their employers and that no police force can succeed without public support. He added that motivated officers are more likely to give their best in service.

The new police boss stated that misconduct within the force would not be tolerated. He said he would make it clear to officers that unlawful actions and abuse of power would no longer be accepted. He also said he plans to enforce strict measures against corruption within the force.

He said: “My top priority? I like one of the first lectures I’m going to have with my men. I’m going to talk to them, let them know that the citizens of the country are the boss.

“It’s very, very important for them to know that no police anywhere in the world can succeed without the cooperation of members of the public.

“I’m going to ensure that I take their welfare into consideration, because people who are motivated put in their best.

“I will let them know that the era of impunity is over. I will ensure that I train them and encourage them to ensure they follow human rights.

“I will try to follow a regime of zero tolerance to corruption.

“The country is facing a particular problem now, issue of insurgency. I know all police officers around have been doing their best. All I need to do is to channel their morale and their thoughts to make things better.”

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVMUGc5jYjs/?igsh=MWl2cmdqcnZ0cWUxag==

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, NPM, today received the Chairman and members of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The working visit was convened to deliberate on strengthening security collaboration in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, a vital component of the nation’s economic stability.

In attendance were Hon. (Barr.) Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere (Ikenga Imo), Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), alongside distinguished members of the committee, members of the Police Management Team, and other senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force.

In his address, the Committee Chairman commended the IGP’s leadership and proactive policing in safeguarding national energy assets. He highlighted the Police Force’s role in stabilising operations during recent industrial tensions, strengthening inter-agency collaboration, and curbing oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

The IGP expressed appreciation for the committee’s recognition and pledged continued commitment to securing Nigeria’s petroleum infrastructure. He reaffirmed the Force’s readiness to intensify surveillance, enhance intelligence sharing, and strengthen partnerships with sister agencies to ensure uninterrupted supply and investor confidence. He appealed to the committee to strengthen the legal framework and secure funding for personnel training, the acquisition of surveillance devices, and the welfare of men deployed to protect the downstream sector’s infrastructure.

The Nigeria Police Force

remains committed to protecting petroleum resources, restoring stability in vulnerable communities, and ensuring uninterrupted access to energy for all Nigerians.

Ag. ACP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN

Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
February 19, 2026