NSCDC recovers one month old baby boy abandoned in a bus in Anambra

From Chinedu Nwafor Abakaliki  

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra state command has recovered a month old baby boy abandoned in a bus in Awka, Anambra state. 

A statement released by the Public Relations Officer of NSCDC in the State, DSC Edwin Okadigbo, called for the assistance of the public in locating the relatives, parents or mother of the baby boy.

The boy is presumed to be about a month old.

According to the statement, he was recovered by a staff of the Corps after being  abandoned seemingly by its mother in a bus.

The statement reads: ” the baby was handed over to a staff of the Corps on the 6th of September 2022 at about 0900hrs  after the mother who she boarded same bus with  alighted at a   bus stop in a bid to ease herself along Ziks Avenue by Amawbia Correctional Service Awka. 

“After about three hours wait and search, the baby was recovered by Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Anambra State Command. The infant  after necessary medical attention is currently kept at a place of safety while tracing of his unknown parents and relatives continue.  A case of abandoned child has been opened and currently under investigation. 

“Anyone who knows of a woman or parents who recently gave birth but is suddenly without the child, or knows relatives of the infant is urged to contact Intelligence and Investigation Department of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command  on – 08068526902 or 0902 4941882  during office hours.”