Newborn baby wrapped, dumped in Minna

A newborn baby was found abandoned in the Gidan Kuka area of Minna, the Niger State capital, on Thursday morning, August 1, 2024.

The discovery was reported by local journalist Sadiq Lanre Ishaq on Facebook.

The baby was found at Shanu, raising concerns and prompting calls for information to help identify the mother.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the abandonment, and the community has been urged to assist in ensuring the welfare and safety of the child.