The Nigerian police have reacted to a disturbing video showing a young woman giving a few-month-old baby alcohol to drink.
In the now- viral video shared by social media influencer @ChuksEricE, a yet-to be identified woman is seen tearing open a sachet of what is suspected to be Triple Action Bitter with her teeth, drinking from it, and then giving it to the baby.
The video has since sparked widespread outrage and concern amongst users on social media.
Reacting to the video, the police via its verified X handle described the act as “illegal and dangerous” , stressing that exposing children to alcohol violates Nigerian child welfare laws and endangers their physical and mental health.
The police subsequently called on the public to provide any valuable information that could lead to the swift apprehension of the woman, saying they can be reached on 09169967000.
The police assured that the child’s safety is their top priority.
The post reads: “We are aware of this distressing video and are investigating urgently. Exposing a child to alchol is illegal and dangerous. We urge @ChuksEricE and any member of the public with valuable information that could lead to the swift apprehension of this ‘mother’ to not hesitate to provide same. They can reach out to us on 09169967000. The child’s safety is our priority.”