Police rescue two abandoned babies in Abuja suburbs
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued two abandoned babies in separate incidents in Kurudu and Gwagwalada, Abuja.
Police spokesperson, Superintendent Josephine Adeh, confirmed the rescues in a statement issued on Friday. She explained that both incidents occurred on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, and were reported by vigilant residents who acted swiftly.
Abimbola Joseph
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued two abandoned babies in separate incidents in Kurudu and Gwagwalada, Abuja.
Police spokesperson, Superintendent Josephine Adeh, confirmed the rescues in a statement issued on Friday. She explained that both incidents occurred on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, and were reported by vigilant residents who acted swiftly.
The first case took place at about 5:30 pm on Obodo Street, Kurudu. A resident, identified as Innocent, heard the cry of a baby and discovered a baby boy wrapped in cloth and left inside a carton. Innocent immediately reported the matter to the Kurudu Police Station.
“On Wednesday, 2 September 2026, at about 5:45 p.m., a resident of Kurudu, identified as Innocent, reported at the Kurudu Police Station that he had discovered a baby abandoned in a carton box. The baby was carefully wrapped in cloth,” Adeh stated.
Following the report, officers from the Kurudu Division, supported by personnel from the Juveniles and Women Care Department, were dispatched to the scene.
The baby boy was rescued and taken to a nearby hospital for medical assessment. Doctors confirmed that he was in stable condition. Investigations are now underway to determine the circumstances surrounding his abandonment.
Later that evening, another incident occurred in Gwagwalada. At about 9:40 p.m., a resident named Ibrahim heard the cry of a baby outside his gate. With the help of neighbours, he rescued the child and reported the matter to the Gwagwalada Police Station at around 10:15 p.m.
Adeh explained that the baby girl was promptly taken to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital by officers from the Juveniles and Women Care Department. She is currently receiving medical care before being handed over to the Social Welfare Department for further support.
The Police spokesperson emphasised that efforts are ongoing to uncover the circumstances behind both abandonments and to trace the mothers or family members of the children.
Adeh commended Innocent, Ibrahim, and other community members for their quick response and for alerting the Police. She urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities or information that could assist in identifying the families of the abandoned babies.
“The command appreciates the prompt action of the residents who rescued the babies and reported to the Police. We encourage anyone with information that could help identify the mothers or relatives of these children to contact the nearest Police station or reach out to the Command’s Public Relations Officer,” Adeh said.
The incidents have raised fresh concerns about child abandonment in the FCT, underscoring the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement agencies. The Police reiterated their commitment to protecting vulnerable groups, particularly children, and called for stronger collaboration with social welfare organisations to address such cases.
Community members in both Kurudu and Gwagwalada expressed relief that the babies were rescued in time. They also appealed to government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and philanthropists to intensify awareness campaigns on child welfare and provide support systems for struggling parents.
The police command assured the public that investigations would be thorough and that all efforts would be made to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the rescued babies.
