NSCDC rescues baby abandoned by mother with letter stating she should not be sold

Officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Abia State Command, on Tuesday rescued an abandoned baby girl.

The state commandant of the NSCDC, Walter Chika, said the baby was abandoned by the mother with a letter.

Chika told Channels Television: “The abandoned child was rescued by the Anti-Traffic Unit of the agency near a health centre in Avodim village in Umuahia South LGA.

“The mother, in a letter said she should not be sold but handed over to motherless babies’ home or any well-meaning Nigerian who can cater for her welfare,” Chika added.

While calling on the mother to show sympathy for the child, who needs her love, the Commandant said, “Abandoning children under the disguise of inability to care for them is a criminal act and against the right of the Nigerian child.

“Discussion is ongoing with designated ministry to take responsibility for the child.”

Chika, however, urged young women to ensure that they were ready for child care before engaging in acts that could result in pregnancy.