A big controversy is raging in Lagos following the birth of a baby boy
said to be clutching a miniature Holy Quran at birth. The baby was born
at a white garment church in Mushin, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.
While some dispute the claim, others say it is possible. A large crowd
gathered at 1, Sonde Street, Ijeshate...do, Lagos home of the boy’s parents
yesterday, as news of the birth spread rapidly. 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. Again, I told her
the foetus was sent by God and will be great,” Apostle Mother Dada told
our correspondent. Controversy has continued to trail the seemingly
spurious claim. Reacting, Medical Director of Bodet Hospital, Ikeja,
Lagos, Dr. Bode Tawak said scientifically, it was not possible for a
baby to be born holding a Quran. “How big is the baby’s hand to hold the
Quran? How big is the Quran? How did the Quran get into her mother’s
womb? I don’t know how a Quran can get into a womb. But there are things
you can’t explain,” Dr. Tawak responded. He said while the incident
cannot be explained medically, in Nigeria many mysterious things happen.
A Kaduna-based medical practitioner, Dr. Munir Yusuf said from a
medical point of view, it was not possible, but added that depending on
the size of the Quran, it was possible metaphysically. He explained that
if the Quran is small enough to pass through the diameter of the
vagina, with the child, it is possible. In the same vein, a herbal
medicine practitioner, Chief Dr. Bola Adegunloye believes nothing is
impossible, but said too much importance must not be placed on the
incident. —Ayodeji Dedeigbo
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