Mother, daughter found wandering in Ogun

A woman, Mrs. Ibeh Pauline Chioma, and her daughter, Nwokedi Rita have been found wandering on the streets of Owode community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun state by a traditional ruler.

The woman who hails from Anambra State and suspected to be mentally unstable was found along with her six year old daughter on Sunday night at Ijaiye area of Owode-Egba by the Olu of Owode Egba, Oba Kolawole Sowemimo.

According to Oba Sowemimo, the woman appeared a bit confused, lacking orientation to time and location, while her daughter was also crying when they were found around 11:pm on Sunday.

The monarch said woman claimed to come from St. Anthony Catholic Church, Oji River in Enugu State and that document found in her luggage indicated the item belonged to one Mr Ibeh Lebeogo Augustine.

The traditional ruler said he found them while going to the Celestial Church, Ijaiye where he was invited as the Royal Father of the Day at their Harvest, and was moved with pity to help them.

The Nation, August 23

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