Police rescue two babies abandoned in Abuja neighborhoods
Two babies were rescued by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command after being abandoned in different parts of Abuja. SP Josephine Adeh confirmed that both incidents took place on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. In Kurudu, a baby boy was found by a resident named Innocent, while in Gwagwalada, a baby girl was discovered by Ibrahim. The police are working to identify the circumstances behind the abandonments and locate the families of the babies.
What happened
- Both babies were found abandoned on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kurudu and Gwagwalada.
- Innocent discovered the baby boy around 5:30 PM on Obodo Street, Kurudu, and reported to the police.
- The baby girl was found by Ibrahim outside his gate in Gwagwalada at about 9:40 PM and taken to the police station at 10:15 PM.
- Both children were taken to hospitals for medical assessment and are in stable condition.
- SP Josephine Adeh commended the residents for their quick actions and urged anyone with information to contact the police.
