Newborn baby abandoned in Niger

A newborn baby has been found abandoned by an unidentified mother in Baddegi town, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State.

The infant was discovered along a roadside on Monday morning, August 11, 2025, by passersby.

Details surrounding the incident remain unclear as of the time of this report, but local residents have called for swift action to ensure the baby’s safety and to identify the mother.