(OGA-AT-THE-TOP) NSCDC Officials Rescues Baby Abandoned In A Graveyard.

A newborn baby, who was Dumped in a graveyard in Jigawa State, has been rescued by men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The baby, suspected to have been dumped in the cemetery by her mother, was rescued yesterday.

According to reports, the NSCDC Commandant in the state, Muhammad Gidado, stated that the baby was discovered at Shagari cemetery in Kazaure Local Government Area. Gidado added that the baby was discovered at about 2:27am by officers of the command while on patrol. He said the personnel were attracted to the scene by the cries of the baby.

The baby was packed in a carton, dressed in vest and covered with wrapper.The commandant stated that the abandoned baby had been taken to Kazaure General Hospital for medical attention.

Gidado said that no arrest had been made but that investigation had commenced into the case.