An abandoned baby has been found dead in a farmland in Tayi village of Minna, Niger State, News About Nigeria reports.
This was disclosed by the Niger State Police Command on Tuesday.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Niger, SP Waisu Abiodun, noted that on August 9, the GRA Police Division received information that the lifeless body of a day-old child was found in a farmland in Tayi village, Minna.
He stated that the police operatives of the GRA Division moved to the scene, after which the welfare officials of Chanchaga Local Government Area of the state were invited.
The police spokesperson also stated that the welfare officials brought in a medical practitioner, who examined the baby and confirmed it dead.
He explained that the incident is still under investigation with the aid of the community, adding that the command is working towards arresting the perpetrator of such an act.
He also condemned the act, stating that every person deserves a chance at life and should not be treated in such a manner.
Meanwhile, a resident of the area who spoke under the condition of anonymity stated that the baby must have been abandoned by a woman who got pregnant out of wedlock, adding that the baby must have died from exposure to the cold.
“The person must have abandoned the baby while still alive, but due to severe exposure to cold, the baby died. This is the first time we are seeing this type of occurrence in our area,” the resident stated.
