By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
A shocking case of infant abandonment has been confirmed by the Kebbi State Technical Working Group (TWG) on Gender-Based Violence (GBV). According to Comrade Nasiru Idris, Secretary of the TWG, a baby girl was found buried alive in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area, and was rescued alive.
The TWG promptly contacted the Hisbah Corps and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Kamba, CSP Aminu, who confirmed that the baby was rescued alive and taken to Kamba General Hospital. "The baby, who had been abandoned and buried, was rescued alive and immediately taken to Kamba General Hospital," the DPO said.
Following a medical examination, doctors certified that the baby is medically stable and in good health. At present, the infant is under the protective custody of Dandi Local Government. The police have intensified investigations to identify and apprehend the mother responsible for the act.
"The police have intensified investigations to identify and apprehend the mother responsible for the act," Comrade Nasiru Idris said. Encouragingly, authorities report significant progress and are close to resolving the case.
The Technical Working Group, through its Public Relations Officer, Abdulmumin Musa Omiya, urges the public to remain calm, assuring that the matter is being handled with urgency and care. "We urge the public to remain calm, assuring that the matter is being handled with urgency and care," Abdulmumin said. Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
The rescue of the baby girl is a miracle, and the efforts of the TWG, Hisbah Corps, and the police are commendable. The investigation is ongoing, and it is hoped that the perpetrator will be brought to justice soon.
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