FCTA to Prosecute Cases of Alleged Infanticide

The Minister of State for the FCT, Ms Olajumoke Akinjide, has said that the FCT Administration would henceforth prosecute cases of alleged of infanticide in the territory.

Mrs Akinjide made this known in Abuja recently during the presentation of reports by the committee on the investigation of the alleged practice of infanticide in the FCT.

She said the FCTA would no longer condone the crime as its core mandate included the delivery of maternal and child care.

“The FCTA will make sure it brings to an end such an evil act,” she said. “We will ensure the practice comes to an end in the FCT and Nigeria.’’

Mrs Akinjide commended the media for exposing such acts and promised that all recommendations by the committee would be implemented immediately.