NEWBORN BABY FOUND ABANDONED IN BENUE FOREST

A newborn baby has been found abandoned in a forest in Benue State, raising concerns among residents and authorities over the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The baby was reportedly discovered by residents who alerted the relevant authorities after finding the child in the forest.

Officials subsequently took the newborn into protective care and began efforts to ensure the baby receives appropriate medical attention and welfare support.

The circumstances that led to the abandonment remain unclear, while authorities are expected to investigate the incident and identify those responsible for leaving the child in the forest.

The development has renewed concerns about child abandonment and the challenges faced by vulnerable families in the state.

Child welfare advocates have continued to urge parents and guardians facing difficult circumstances to seek help from social welfare agencies, healthcare workers and other support organisations rather than abandoning children.

Authorities are also expected to work with community members to gather information that could help establish the identity of the baby’s parents.

Residents expressed concern over the incident and called for stronger measures to protect vulnerable children and ensure that cases of child abandonment are properly investigated.

Officials said the welfare and safety of the newborn would remain the priority while efforts continue to determine the circumstances surrounding the abandonment.

The incident highlights the need for stronger community support and accessible child protection services for families experiencing hardship.