A newborn baby who was found abandoned in a bush very close to Gboko General Hospital in Benue state has been rescued by the police.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Daniel Ezeala, confirmed the recovery to the NAN in Makurdi on Friday.
Ezeala stated that the child was picked up by a `Good Samaritan’ and handed it over to the police.
"This baby was found around 3 a.m. today in a bush near the hospital by a passer-by who heard it crying and went for its rescue."
"The police swung into action immediately and arrested the mother of the child who gave her name as Seember Akase," Ezeala stated.
The spokesman stated that the suspect was still in police custody, and advised parents to be watchful over their children to prevent them from contravening the law.
He stated that investigation into the matter was on-going and the suspect would be charged to court as soon as investigations were over.