A newborn baby girl has been abandoned in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, prompting a public appeal for information that could help identify her mother or relatives.
The infant was reportedly found helpless and crying before she was rescued by concerned members of the public.
The circumstances surrounding the abandonment remain unclear, including where the mother is and what may have led to the decision to leave the baby.
A public appeal circulated following the discovery urged anyone with information about the child or her family to come forward and assist authorities in tracing her relatives.
“This little girl had no voice to cry for help, yet she cried until someone heard her,” the appeal stated.
The incident has renewed concerns about the abandonment of newborn babies and the circumstances that sometimes force vulnerable mothers into desperate situations.
The public was urged to avoid speculation or taking matters into their own hands, but instead provide any useful information to the appropriate authorities or organisations handling the case.
“Please, if you have any information that can help us identify her mother or family, speak up. A child should never have to pay the price for an adult’s circumstances,” the appeal added.
Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the abandonment and take appropriate steps to safeguard the child while efforts are made to trace her family.
