The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the recovery of a day-old baby abandoned along a bush path near Crush Rock, behind the uncompleted Red Bricks Market in Mpape.
On January 3, 2025, at approximately 10:00 AM, officers from the Juvenile and Women Care Section (JWC) of the Mpape Division responded to a distress call and found the infant wrapped in cloth. The baby was rescued and taken to the Mpape Primary Health Care Centre, where medical personnel confirmed the child was in stable condition.
Acting on a community tip-off, the police arrested the baby’s mother, Khadija Ali, who confessed to abandoning the child due to financial hardship following her husband’s abandonment.
The FCT Police Command further condemned the act of child abandonment in the strongest terms and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
The rescued baby is now under the care of the Department of Social Welfare, while the mother faces prosecution under Sections 14 and 16 of the Child Rights Act (CRA) 2003, pending the conclusion of investigations.
The Police Command thanked the community for their cooperation and encouraged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly.
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SP Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Command, highlighted the swift response of officers and reiterated the importance of community-police collaboration in addressing such issues.
This incident serves as a reminder of the need for collective efforts to protect children and ensure their rights are upheld.
