A newborn baby was found dead along Rice Mill Road in Gboko, Benue State, on Friday morning. The body was discovered by passersby in the early hours, prompting shock and anger among residents who gathered at the scene. Many described the act as inhuman, with one resident expressing pain over how anyone could abandon a newborn in such a manner. Calls for a swift investigation have emerged, as the community demands accountability. The incident has reignited concerns over the rising cases of baby dumping in parts of Nigeria, often linked to economic hardship, societal stigma, and lack of support systems for vulnerable mothers. As of the time of reporting, no official statement had been released by the Benue State Police Command. Attempts to reach DSP Udeme Edet, the Spokesperson for the Command, were unsuccessful.
The same economic hardship and stigma blamed for baby dumping are conditions the state has failed to address despite repeated public outcry. Residents demand investigation, but no action is visible from the police, not even a statement. If authorities remain silent on a dead infant in plain sight, what response can ordinary people expect for lesser crises? The silence speaks louder than the outrage.
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