NEWBORN BABY FOUND ABANDONED ALONG KWARA FARM ROAD, RESIDENTS RALLY TO HIS AID

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

Residents of Omupo in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have rescued a newborn baby boy who was abandoned along a farm road shortly after birth.

The infant, who was reportedly found with his placenta still attached, was discovered by passersby, who alerted other residents before taking him to Omupo Cottage Hospital for urgent medical attention.

Confirming the incident on Monday, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Ismail Bakare, said the baby was brought to the facility alive and has since been placed under close medical observation.

“The baby was brought to the hospital after being found abandoned along a farm path. He is stable and responding well to treatment,” Bakare said.

He noted that although the child survived the harsh conditions in which he was found, he would require continuous medical care, proper nutrition and adequate support in the coming weeks to ensure healthy recovery and development.

“He will need sustained medical care, proper nutrition and adequate support in the coming weeks to aid his recovery and development,” the medical director added.

The incident has sparked concern among residents of the community, who described the abandonment as heartbreaking while expressing gratitude that the baby was found alive.

They appealed to government agencies, humanitarian organisations, corporate bodies and well-meaning Nigerians to assist in the child’s care by donating baby supplies and other essential items.

As of the time of filing this report, the Kwara State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.