Newborn Girl Found Abandoned in Sack in Edo Community

A newborn baby girl was rescued in Edo State after she was reportedly left inside a sack in Obaretin Community, which is in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. Community residents found the infant at roughly 7 a.m. on September 18, 2026, and then contacted the Ologbo Police Station, according to authorities. ASP Eno Ikoedem, spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, confirmed the case. Ikoedem said the baby was rushed to a hospital for medical care. Medical staff examined the child and determined that she was in good health, the spokesperson said. The police have opened an investigation aimed at locating the newborn's parents and establishing the events that led to her abandonment. Ikoedem also said that appropriate authorities had been notified so that the baby could receive safe accommodation and necessary care. The police spokesperson called on anyone who may know the identity or location of the child's parents to provide that information to authorities. Ikoedem said the investigation would continue in order to clarify the circumstances of the case and protect the rescued infant's safety and well-being.