The Niger State Police Command has initiated a search for the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned at the roadside in Minna. The distressing incident unfolded in the Tayi area of Minna, where the infant boy was discovered, already infested by soldier ants, following an alleged abandonment hours after birth.
Reports revealed that concerned residents rescued the helpless infant on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) disclosed that the State Child Rights Agency swiftly intervened, transporting the newborn to a medical facility for urgent care after the rescue.
Mai Angwan of Tayi village, Minna, reported the heart-wrenching discovery of the abandoned day-old baby to the police on December 3, 2023. The baby boy’s vulnerable condition, left by the roadside within the community, stirred concern among locals, prompting immediate action....[CONTINUE READING HERE ▶▶]
The State Child Rights Agency’s prompt intervention ensured the newborn received essential medical attention, mitigating the initial risks posed by the abandonment. The police, working in collaboration with relevant agencies, have intensified efforts to locate and apprehend the mother, calling for public cooperation in resolving this distressing case.
