Dog meat seller absconds with neighbour's 6-months-old son in Rivers

A Dog meat seller simply identified as Erica has absconded with his neighbour's six months old baby boy.

The incident happened at Aneke Lane, Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt, City Local Government Area of Rivers State, Sunday last week.

It was gathered that Erica, who is in his mid 30s ,from Akwa Ibom State, had absconded with the little baby to an unknown place.

It was learned that the said Erica had just lived two months in the compound, kills, and sells dog meat in front of the compound where he lives.

The mother of the missing child, Hope Sunday, on Monday narrated that her neighbour absconded with her baby, he's no where to be found.

Hope narrated that she had come out to wash some dirty clothes when Erica came to help her carry the little boy to ease her wash the clothes, adding that Erica subsequently moved away with the baby.

Hope said: "My baby's name is Lucky Sunday. The baby is six months going to seven months. I stay at Anekelane No. 25, Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt.

"I wanted to wash some cloths. He (Erica) came and said I should give him my baby to help me, so that I can spread the clothes. I gave the baby to him. Why I gave out my baby is that he likes to carry my baby always.

"So, I started chasing my other children to go inside and sleep while he (Erica) sat on the chair carrying my baby. Before I pursue my other children inside and came out, I did not see him again.

"I asked a woman outside if she saw my neighbour with my baby she said he (neighbour) did not go far. I asked one brother, the brother said I should go to the lotto office that he said he wants to charge phone there.

"I ran to the lotto office, I did not see him. Till now, I have not seen my neighbour and my baby. His name is Erica, he is my neighbour. I have also reported to the Police."

However, the police in the state has not raised official statement to the development, but Hope disclosed that she has reported the incident to Azikiwe Police Division at Illabouchi, Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt.