Three-Year-Old Found Dead in Delta, Suspect Arrested

Master Lemuel, a three-year-old boy, was reported missing in the Uko Road area of Sapele, Delta State, after he was sent on an errand to buy an item for his father. He had been playing with other children before leaving for the errand on Monday.

When he did not return home, his parents, relatives, and neighbors began searching for him. As hours passed without any news, Lemuel's father went to the Gana Police Station to formally report his son missing and seek assistance.

The search continued into the night but tragically ended the following morning when Lemuel's lifeless body was discovered near the family residence. Following this incident, a suspect has been arrested, and investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the child's disappearance and death.

The incident has raised concerns about child safety in the community, prompting residents to call for a thorough investigation and increased vigilance among parents and neighbors.