The Nigerian Police in Abuja have expressed concern over the increasing number of abandoned babies in the city.
According to the police, this trend is largely due to men abandoning women after impregnating them.
In a statement released on Sunday, the police command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, revealed that two new cases of abandoned babies were reported on Saturday.
She described the situation as “alarming” and urged men to take responsibility for their actions.
“The increasing number of abandoned babies in the FCT is alarming. Just yesterday, two new cases were reported. This troubling trend is largely due to men abandoning women after impregnating them. If you are not prepared to take responsibility for fatherhood, avoid unprotected sex or abstain from it,” SP Adeh said.
This issue is not unique to Abuja or Nigeria, as child abandonment is a global problem.
However, to address this issue, it’s essential to provide support services for pregnant women and new mothers, as well as to educate the public about the importance of responsible parenthood.
