By Barnabas Augustine
Minna, Niger State: A newborn baby was discovered lifeless in a field near the village of Tayi, local police have confirmed. The tragic find was reported to the GRA Police Division on August 9th.
Officers from the division attended the scene along with representatives from the local council’s welfare department. A medical professional pronounced the infant deceased.
Police spokesperson SP Waisu Abiodun stated that investigations are underway to identify those responsible for the appalling incident. The local community is cooperating with the police in their enquiries.
A local resident, speaking on condition of anonymity, suggested "the baby may have been abandoned by a young, unmarried mother. The resident added that "such a tragedy was unprecedented in the area".