Baby Born Holding A Quran Sparks Controversy In Lagos

A baby boy, who is said to have been holding a small Holy Quran during his birth, is causing a big controversy in Lagos.

The baby was born at a white garment church in the Mushin area of Lagos.

A large crowd gathered at 1, Sonde Street, Ijeshatedo, Lagos home of the boy's parents as news of the unusual birth spread like wildfire.

Some people dispute the claim while others say it is possible.

His mother, Mrs.

Kikelomo Ilori, 32, a Cosmetologist, told P.

M.

NEWS that he was born on Monday after she had carried the pregnancy for about 10 months.

The single mother claimed she was abandoned by her husband who denied responsibility for the pregnancy and encouraged her to abort it.

The woman told P.

M.

NEWS yesterday: "When I refused to abort the pregnancy, he deserted me, saying 'that is your own problem'.

" Mrs.

Ilori expressed surprise at the birth of the boy.

She added that the nurse who delivered her of the baby was physically challenged, but went about it commendably.

"When my baby was delivered holding a Quran in his hand, the nurse said the Quran should be thrown away.

But I insisted my mother must see it before any action could be taken," Kikelomo, who is a Christian, further explained.

Corroborating the story, Senior Rev.

Victoria Yetunde Dada said during the pregnancy, Kikelomo was always coming to her for prayers and counselling.

"I advised her not to abort the pregnancy because she might die in the process.