Woman Abandons 4-year-old Child In Gambling Shop As Collateral After Huge Losses

[Gozie51]

I wonder what her intention was, maybe that the child should be held by the gambling shop to repay the equivalent of the money lost in labor.

If I'm to preempt the mind of the woman, she probably would be thinking it is just for a while that the child would be let free by either someone around to bring him back for her while she makes promise to pay the debt gradually. She could be shy and thinking the operator of the lotto stand won't take it lightly with her and so she has to act that way. I don't think she genuinely wanted to use the son for collateral, not that. This news I think from the link happened in enugu, Nigeria and Nigerian woman in her right senses won't use a baby for lotto collateral or the news fact is not properly disseminated, maybe the woman had a friend or someone close there that could bring the baby back to her before negotiation for payment would begin. So I don't believe the news of using the son for collateral on lotto gambling.

[molsewid]

What kind of person would offer her/his son as collateral, I cannot believe it. I also can't believe if they agreed someone who is using 4 year old child as their opponent's (etc) collateral. This type of people are irresponsible in whole their life and maybe this is the best for kid as government may take care of him even better than his mother. I wish son's future life will be better. I think gambling should be fun part of life, not something that messes people's lives.

Yes, it happens because she is already addicted in the game or maybe she has no choice maybe there is someone who threatens her life but then it is very  unacceptable to do that thing, I really hope the child will be taken good care of the govt and should have a good life with other family that will give the child value and will treat his/her as a human not a thing to be a collateral.

[bitzizzix]

People who are addicted to gambling have done crazy things as a result of their addiction. Nonetheless, I never imagined reading a story as unbelievable as this. It is the story of a woman who abandons her 4-year-old child after using him as collateral and sustaining huge losses. Firstly, I am shocked because it is the male gender who have been known to go to any lengths to satisfy their gambling addiction.  In addition, I wonder what would have moved the woman in this case to do this kind of thing. My assessment is that this is simply a case of irresponsible parenting and problem gambling. How do you think about this?

A woman has reportedly abandoned her 4-year-old son in a lottery shop in Enugu after incurring huge losses in gambling. The incident Sahara Reporters gathered happened at Moore House Street, Ogui in the state capital on Thursday. Residents of the area said the woman left her son in the Lotto shop after she incurred a huge loss she couldn’t offset. The little boy was later taken to Ogui police station when the wait for his mother was becoming endless. A police officer who confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters on Friday narrated how a little child was brought to the station by some persons who claimed his mother used him as collateral to play lotto.

Source: https://saharareporters.com/2022/09/30/nigerian-woman-abandons-4-year-old-child-gambling-shop-collateral-after-huge-losses

This is a very sad story and most cases of female addicts are beyond common sense, such as the case of a female addict who went to a casino and left her child in a locked car and died.
In cases like this, the security forces must act decisively to provide a deterrent effect so that similar cases do not happen again. Children are a gift from God that must be taken care of and raised properly, not to be involved or sacrificed only for the interests or satisfaction of parents and children who are victims. And I am very emotional to hear it because they seem to have no affection and love for their child.

[jrrsparkles]

People who are addicted to gambling have done crazy things as a result of their addiction. Nonetheless, I never imagined reading a story as unbelievable as this. It is the story of a woman who abandons her 4-year-old child after using him as collateral and sustaining huge losses. Firstly, I am shocked because it is the male gender who have been known to go to any lengths to satisfy their gambling addiction.  In addition, I wonder what would have moved the woman in this case to do this kind of thing. My assessment is that this is simply a case of irresponsible parenting and problem gambling. How do you think about this?

A woman has reportedly abandoned her 4-year-old son in a lottery shop in Enugu after incurring huge losses in gambling. The incident Sahara Reporters gathered happened at Moore House Street, Ogui in the state capital on Thursday. Residents of the area said the woman left her son in the Lotto shop after she incurred a huge loss she couldn’t offset. The little boy was later taken to Ogui police station when the wait for his mother was becoming endless. A police officer who confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters on Friday narrated how a little child was brought to the station by some persons who claimed his mother used him as collateral to play lotto.

Source: https://saharareporters.com/2022/09/30/nigerian-woman-abandons-4-year-old-child-gambling-shop-collateral-after-huge-losses

I don't know how a casino accepted a child as a collateral for the losses made in the casino, if it's a regulated casino then they couldn't do that if I am not wrong and the girl also has severe addiction which made the girl to do anything for the urge of betting. One who doesn't have money shouldn't be allowed to gamble at all and ofcourse these kind of rare incidents will not happen everyday.

[Oasisman]

Firstly, I am shocked because it is the male gender who have been known to go to any lengths to satisfy their gambling addiction.  In addition, I wonder what would have moved the woman in this case to do this kind of thing. My assessment is that this is simply a case of irresponsible parenting and problem gambling. How do you think about this?

Addiction of any kind knows no gender. The only thing that's keeping other women away from gambling is the fact that the community will have her portrayed with bad image. Society kinda accepts and considered normal when a man do the vices, including gambling.
In this case, I could only think that this is indeed bad parenting and gambling addiction. She losses her mind the moment she lost everything including the money she borrowed. She managed to grow the kid up 4 years old, until she's devoured with the gambling dark side.

[livingfree]

I don't know how a casino accepted a child as a collateral for the losses made in the casino, if it's a regulated casino then they couldn't do that if I am not wrong and the girl also has severe addiction which made the girl to do anything for the urge of betting. One who doesn't have money shouldn't be allowed to gamble at all and ofcourse these kind of rare incidents will not happen everyday.

Based on the article, it's not yet confirmed that it's an actual collateral. It's like the bystanders were the ones to tell that to the reporter and police that the mother has left and likely made her son as a colletaral.

But the article says that, the mother just leave and left her son and it's just a rumor that the kid was a collateral. The policemen are still looking for some information about the woman and they're having hard time on gathering that because the kid can't talk.

My take on this is that the girl can't just accept the fact that she lost a lot and out of mind to leave her child.

[YOSHIE]

People who are addicted to gambling have done crazy things as a result of their addiction.

This is ridiculous and the worst news I have ever read in the world of gambling, I think this woman is really crazy, her senses don't work anymore, I hope that the Ogui Police will take strong action against the woman and also the Gambling Shop which has accepted minors as collateral, The Gambling Shop should not take children's guarantees if the user loses a gambling bet.

I'm very sorry to see cases like that, innocent children are made victims of the greed of irresponsible people, whether it's their mothers or caregivers, which are clearly inhumane acts committed by these women.

[aioc]

People who are addicted to gambling have done crazy things as a result of their addiction. Nonetheless, I never imagined reading a story as unbelievable as this. It is the story of a woman who abandons her 4-year-old child after using him as collateral and sustaining huge losses. Firstly, I am shocked because it is the male gender who have been known to go to any lengths to satisfy their gambling addiction.  In addition, I wonder what would have moved the woman in this case to do this kind of thing. My assessment is that this is simply a case of irresponsible parenting and problem gambling. How do you think about this?

It's very traumatic for the child that he was abandoned at that age, the mother and those who connive to use the child as collateral should be charged in court, there are two cases for this, child abandonment and human trafficking these are two crimes if it's committed in our country, I don't know the law in Nigeria that governed this, but both parties have liability on this, it's not only gambling addiction that should be sure but the state of mind of the mother should be asses is she is capable of taking care of her children.

[virasisog]

People who are addicted to gambling have done crazy things as a result of their addiction. Nonetheless, I never imagined reading a story as unbelievable as this. It is the story of a woman who abandons her 4-year-old child after using him as collateral and sustaining huge losses. Firstly, I am shocked because it is the male gender who have been known to go to any lengths to satisfy their gambling addiction.  In addition, I wonder what would have moved the woman in this case to do this kind of thing. My assessment is that this is simply a case of irresponsible parenting and problem gambling. How do you think about this?

It's very traumatic for the child that he was abandoned at that age, the mother and those who connive to use the child as collateral should be charged in court, there are two cases for this, child abandonment and human trafficking these are two crimes if it's committed in our country, I don't know the law in Nigeria that governed this, but both parties have liability on this, it's not only gambling addiction that should be sure but the state of mind of the mother should be asses is she is capable of taking care of her children.

This is really heartbreaking and considered child abuse in our country. I can't believe that there are parents who can risk the lives of children just to fill and satisfy their urge to gamble. That person for sure is also irresponsible in all aspects of her life knowing that she's even willing to leave her child for her own selfish desire. I feel sorry for the young innocent child and he doesn't deserve to be treated that way. I hope that the mother would still be able to realize that it was a huge mistake and won't affect the child in the long run.

[cabron]

I don't know how a casino accepted a child as a collateral for the losses made in the casino, if it's a regulated casino then they couldn't do that if I am not wrong and the girl also has severe addiction which made the girl to do anything for the urge of betting. One who doesn't have money shouldn't be allowed to gamble at all and ofcourse these kind of rare incidents will not happen everyday.

Based on the article, it's not yet confirmed that it's an actual collateral. It's like the bystanders were the ones to tell that to the reporter and police that the mother has left and likely made her son as a colletaral.

But the article says that, the mother just leave and left her son and it's just a rumor that the kid was a collateral. The policemen are still looking for some information about the woman and they're having hard time on gathering that because the kid can't talk.

My take on this is that the girl can't just accept the fact that she lost a lot and out of mind to leave her child.

You got a point there. Why would a casino accept a kid as collateral. That's a crime for both the casino and the parent.

A good mother don't normally leave a kid behind. So there must be something that pushes this woman.  Strange but it could be that the kid is not hers.
Also, a 4yr old kid but can't talk, its either the mother is really this crazy that she forgot to teach the kid?

[acroman08]

reading the article, what i realized was that the residents of the area said that the woman abandoned her son at the lottery store after she had a lot of losses, honestly i don't see how anyone could have a lot of losses in a lottery store and still like the channel Did you come to the conclusion that she gave the boy as collateral? What would the lottery shop win by taking the boy as collateral? this doesn't make any sense, because people took the boy to the police so easily the police could go to the lottery shop and see if it was true that the mother gave the child as collateral, but all I read in the article was that the police were still investigating and couldn't get useful information from the boy because he doesn't speak well, so I think you can't judge the mother without knowing what really happened and the news channel is accusing the mother without proof, that's slander and defamation, something that in every corner of the world is a crime

belive it or not it is possible to lose a lot of money if the lottery shop has a quick draw lottery on their shop. I've seen people in my country spend hours gambling playing quick draw lottery. as for the mother leaving her child as collateral and the lottery accepting it(at least according to the article), an investigation should be done about it.

[Solosanz]

Well there's no differentiate between male or female when it's about gambling, either male or female can get addicted same like they have lust. The child isn't used as collateral, but she just abandon him and that's make the casino think she will return to pick up her child. But actually the woman didn't return and she seems okay to let her child to be with the casino. It's a bad parenting from the woman, I feel bad for her child since he might have a tough life considering his mother can't control herself.

[Cling18]

Well there's no differentiate between male or female when it's about gambling, either male or female can get addicted same like they have lust. The child isn't used as collateral, but she just abandon him and that's make the casino think she will return to pick up her child. But actually the woman didn't return and she seems okay to let her child to be with the casino. It's a bad parenting from the woman, I feel bad for her child since he might have a tough life considering his mother can't control herself.

More females are actually falling into gambling addiction. Gambling addiction chooses no gender and it could happen if we will allow gambling to take control of our lives but the worse thing is, when we are risking our loved ones' lives. We should not put their lives at risk regardless of how badly we fall for gambling. The child might really have a tough life if his mother won't change.

[dothebeats]

I wonder what her intention was, maybe that the child should be held by the gambling shop to repay the equivalent of the money lost in labor.

If I'm to preempt the mind of the woman, she probably would be thinking it is just for a while that the child would be let free by either someone around to bring him back for her while she makes promise to pay the debt gradually. She could be shy and thinking the operator of the lotto stand won't take it lightly with her and so she has to act that way. I don't think she genuinely wanted to use the son for collateral, not that. This news I think from the link happened in enugu, Nigeria and Nigerian woman in her right senses won't use a baby for lotto collateral or the news fact is not properly disseminated, maybe the woman had a friend or someone close there that could bring the baby back to her before negotiation for payment would begin. So I don't believe the news of using the son for collateral on lotto gambling.

The fact that the woman thought of leaving her sone there just so she can make some payment arrangements first is nuts. If you don't have the money, you shouldn't gamble to begin with, but the woman still took her chance and that is the result. No matter the angle you view this news from, that woman is still wrong and she is not in her right mind. She deserves to get stripped off the custody of her son that's for sure, so as to serve as a hard lesson for her.

[Wapfika]

Well there's no differentiate between male or female when it's about gambling, either male or female can get addicted same like they have lust. The child isn't used as collateral, but she just abandon him and that's make the casino think she will return to pick up her child. But actually the woman didn't return and she seems okay to let her child to be with the casino. It's a bad parenting from the woman, I feel bad for her child since he might have a tough life considering his mother can't control herself.

It's too unfair for the child to be involved in his mother's addiction and be used for her own that’s why there is a need to strengthen laws in family planning so only those responsible individual can start their family. When we start a family we must know our responsibilities and letting go our addiction is a top priority. If only people will be smart enough to be responsible in their actions there will be no abadoned child or children needing to work as young as they are or in the streets asking for foods.

[nakamura12]

This reminds me of the thread about history of gambling where a situation like this also happen. I am quite curious as to how this person able to gamble in that gambling shop when that person is with her child. If I am the owner of that shop then I wouldn't let anyone gamble when they brought their child along in that place just to leave the child or used as collateral after huge losses. It is also too unfair for the child to be used as a collateral when the child has nothing to do with the huge losses.

[jrrsparkles]

I don't know how a casino accepted a child as a collateral for the losses made in the casino, if it's a regulated casino then they couldn't do that if I am not wrong and the girl also has severe addiction which made the girl to do anything for the urge of betting. One who doesn't have money shouldn't be allowed to gamble at all and ofcourse these kind of rare incidents will not happen everyday.

Based on the article, it's not yet confirmed that it's an actual collateral. It's like the bystanders were the ones to tell that to the reporter and police that the mother has left and likely made her son as a colletaral.

But the article says that, the mother just leave and left her son and it's just a rumor that the kid was a collateral. The policemen are still looking for some information about the woman and they're having hard time on gathering that because the kid can't talk.

My take on this is that the girl can't just accept the fact that she lost a lot and out of mind to leave her child.

You got a point there. Why would a casino accept a kid as collateral. That's a crime for both the casino and the parent.

A good mother don't normally leave a kid behind. So there must be something that pushes this woman.  Strange but it could be that the kid is not hers.
Also, a 4yr old kid but can't talk, its either the mother is really this crazy that she forgot to teach the kid?

So everything is based on what people said to the police not the actual information which is yet to find so we can't conclude anything because we even can't be sure that kid is her child or someone's. But As I asked how the lottery or casino allowed someone to make bet before getting money from them or how they can accept the kid if the bettor refuse to pay or whatever, she should be reported to the casino police by the government itself before making any deals.

[Pokapoka124]

 Gambling is a legitimate business in Nigeria, the casinos and bet shops are very much patronized. I do not think the woman from the article has a gambling addiction. I believe she was trying to make some quick cash to pay her bills, and ended up incurring more debts. The lotto shop is not entirely innocent in this case, their mode of operation is unprofessional. How can they allow customers to stake games and not pay first or immediately. And accepting a child as collateral? It’s unheard of!

[rahmad2nd]

People who are addicted to gambling have done crazy things as a result of their addiction. Nonetheless, I never imagined reading a story as unbelievable as this. It is the story of a woman who abandons her 4-year-old child after using him as collateral and sustaining huge losses. Firstly, I am shocked because it is the male gender who have been known to go to any lengths to satisfy their gambling addiction.  In addition, I wonder what would have moved the woman in this case to do this kind of thing. My assessment is that this is simply a case of irresponsible parenting and problem gambling. How do you think about this?

A woman has reportedly abandoned her 4-year-old son in a lottery shop in Enugu after incurring huge losses in gambling. The incident Sahara Reporters gathered happened at Moore House Street, Ogui in the state capital on Thursday. Residents of the area said the woman left her son in the Lotto shop after she incurred a huge loss she couldn’t offset. The little boy was later taken to Ogui police station when the wait for his mother was becoming endless. A police officer who confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters on Friday narrated how a little child was brought to the station by some persons who claimed his mother used him as collateral to play lotto.

Source: https://saharareporters.com/2022/09/30/nigerian-woman-abandons-4-year-old-child-gambling-shop-collateral-after-huge-losses

In this article does not detail the story that happened before, why the woman could have a huge loss that she could not bear. and why the lottery shop could accept a toddler's guarantee, this is the question on my mind.
So from my point of view, in conclusion, the first fault lies with the lottery shop. however, Mother's actions are totally unacceptable. he had the heart to abandon his son just because of the desire to gamble and make the child as collateral.

This woman's actions are truly despicable, and have very bad morals. regardless of the addiction that causes him to be unable to think rationally.

[Issa56]

To be honest when I saw the post I was kind of shocked, seriously where I stay women don't really gamble, It rear to see woman gambling, but maybe they gamble with their mobile phone. I think this woman should be arrested and the child should be collected from her, I don't think she deserve to be a mother, how will a woman be careless or stupid to abondoned her son in a gambling shop, I don't know why people do crazy things just because they want to gamble, am not saying we shouldn't gamble but we should have limit, we shouldn't be really addicted to gambling, I can't just imagine how a woman in her right senses will abandon her son in a gambling shop.