A newborn baby girl has been rescued after she was found abandoned inside a sack at Obaretin Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
Residents reportedly discovered the infant at about 7 a.m. on September 8, 2026, before informing officers at the Ologbo Police Station.
The Edo State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident and said the baby was taken to a hospital for medical examination.
According to Ikoedem, medical personnel examined the newborn and confirmed that she was healthy.
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She said the police had commenced an investigation to identify the child’s parents and determine the circumstances surrounding her abandonment.
The police spokesperson added that relevant authorities had been contacted to provide the infant with safe shelter and appropriate care while efforts to locate her parents continue.
Ikoedem appealed to residents who may have information about the identity or whereabouts of the baby’s parents to contact the authorities.
She assured that the investigation would continue as the police work to establish how the newborn was abandoned and ensure her safety and welfare.
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