An abandoned baby boy was rescued alive in Mararaba Udege, Nasarawa State.
The infant was discovered dumped behind the Main Market on Friday, March 6, 2026.
The child was immediately taken to Mararaba Police Station and handed over to the local government authorities.
Police later transferred the baby to a woman identified as Miss Esther, who resides in Anguwan Durunwa, Mararaba Town, for temporary care while investigation continues.
Samai further stated that the Mararaba Udege Police Division had handed over the abandoned baby to Miss Esther in Anguwan Durunwa, Mararaba Town, without further investigation, despite concerns about her ability to provide adequate care.
Ismail Samai wrote, “ABANDONED BABY BOY
“This Baby Boy Was Found At The Back Of Main Market Mararaba Udege, Development Area Nasarawa LGA.On Friday 6th March 2026 And Was Taken To The Police Station Mararaba Division But The Local Government Will Take Good Care Of The Baby As Well. A Nurse Midwife By Name Gloria Maida Working At General Hospital Mararaba Udege Is Willing To Take Good Care Of The Abandoned Baby Boy As Well.
“But Very Unfortunate The Police Division Mararaba Udege Have Handover The Abandoned Baby To One Woman By Name Miss Esther At Anguwan Durunwa Mararaba Town That Can Not Take Good Care Of Abandoned Baby Without Any Further Investigation.”
