Police Launch Manhunt For Those Who Hung Day-Old Baby On Barbwire Fence In Niger
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Aug 17, 2021
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, Niger State Command has confirmed that the death of a day-old baby that was recovered last week from a barbed wire in the state capital.
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We learnt that the infant was hung on the barbwire fence of an abandoned building in the Dustin Kura area of Minna.
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The state police command, in a statement issued earlier today, said it has launched a manhunt to arrest those responsible for the devilish act.
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It was gathered that the baby when recovered, was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead by the doctors.
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A press statement issued to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer, PRO, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, said investigations are ongoing into the incident.
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According to him, "On Thursday, 12th of August, 2021, at about 1345hrs, based on credible intelligence, Police operatives attached to GRA Division, Minna found a dead newly born baby along Dutsen-Kura Hausa road, Minna.ÔÇØ
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"Police operatives later removed the corpse to General Hospital Minna where the baby was confirmed dead.
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"Investigation into the unfortunate incident is ongoing to arresting the perpetrator(s) of such evil acts.ÔÇØ
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