The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has expressed concern over the increasing cases of abandoned babies in the area, calling for greater responsibility among individuals to address the disturbing trend.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Josephine Adeh, disclosed that two new cases of abandoned infants were reported just yesterday, adding to the growing number in recent months.
“This troubling trend is largely due to men abandoning women after impregnating them,” Adeh noted. “If you are not prepared to take responsibility for fatherhood, avoid unprotected sex or abstain from it.”
The police emphasized the need for public awareness and community support to prevent such incidents while urging citizens to report cases of abandoned babies promptly.
