Residents of Kobi Street near Wunti Gate in Bauchi were thrown into shock when the lifeless body of a day-old baby was discovered in a refuse dump.
Eyewitnesses revealed that the infant was wrapped in two black leather bags and abandoned behind a local shop.
A community leader, Musa Jibrin recounted the harrowing discovery on Friday morning to journalists.
“I was informed that a baby girl’s lifeless body was dumped behind Alhaji Babangida Mai Coca-Cola’s shop.
“When I arrived, I saw the baby tied inside two black leather bags. I immediately alerted the Mai Gunduma and reported the matter to the Police at Township Station,” he said.
Our correspondent reports that police operatives working at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium and Township Divisions promptly responded to the scene.
Following protocol, the community refrained from touching the body until the police arrived who then retrieved the body for further investigation.
Public Relations Officer of the Command, Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the incident, stating that operatives were mobilized to secure the site and collect evidence.
He assured residents that a thorough investigation would be conducted to identify the perpetrators of the tragic act.
