A newborn baby was discovered abandoned inside a trash bin by a resident in a Nigerian community, according to a video circulating online, in yet another distressing case of infant abandonment.
The video shows the baby, still alive and moving, nestled among discarded leaves and debris after being found and pulled from the bin.
The child’s exact condition, the community where this occurred, and whether the baby has since received medical attention or been handed over to appropriate authorities have not been confirmed, at least not when this report was filed.
Infant abandonment remains a persistent and troubling issue across Nigeria, often linked to unwanted pregnancies, financial desperation, stigma around unmarried motherhood, or coercion.
If you’re seeing this story and can identify the location or people involved, sharing that with local police or a child welfare agency, rather than only online, would help ensure the baby receives proper protective care and medical evaluation.
Watch the video HERE.
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