- A newborn baby was rescued after being discovered inside a cement bag in Ogun State, sparking outrage and emotional reactions online.
- Many Nigerians condemned the act and called for greater responsibility from parents and society.
Residents were left shocked after a newborn baby was reportedly found abandoned inside a cement bag in Ogun State.
A video circulating online captured the moment a passerby discovered and rescued the infant, drawing widespread reactions from Nigerians who expressed sadness, anger and disbelief over the incident.
Many social media users condemned the abandonment of the child and questioned how anyone could leave a helpless baby in such conditions.
Reacting to the incident, @owogbokone wrote, “How can someone be this wicked to an innocent baby. If you know you don’t want to have birth don’t sleep with a man.”
@ODGdBIGGEST described the situation as heartbreaking, saying, “So devastating. What’s really happening in this country mahn.”
Some commenters pointed to the role of absent fathers and lack of support for struggling mothers. @ezichi_precious stated, “Omo men. If only the father took responsibility! This won’t be the case of this innocent child.”
Others argued that desperate situations often lead to tragic decisions. @id738295 commented, “This is why I support abortion instead of this kind of suffering. I understand what it takes to take care of a child, especially when it is gotten out of wedlock.”
@olamobile2 linked the incident to economic hardship, writing, “Damn! We know the economy is hard, so please if you can’t take care of a baby please don’t give birth to one.”
Expressing sadness, @Lateephart9 wrote, “What people are praying to have, some even spend millions on surrogacy and all.”
@Ejirooghene26 added, “See how my heart was beating fast,” while @em_arh simply described the incident as “so painful to see.”
