What could have pushed Chiwendu Njoku to have thrown away her newborn?
Though pregnant, suddenly, the pregnancy disappeared and everyone thought she had a miscarriage.
But it was discovered that she had the baby and dumped it in the bush!
According to a press statement released by the Anambra State Police Command, the Commissioner of Police, Garba Baba Umar, stumbled on the case of an abandoned baby while on a lecture parade of the Command on Wednesday.
Upon police investigation, Chiwendu was arrested and interrogated.
The statement reads:
“Either by divine intervention or stroke of luck, the young man responsible for the pregnancy showed up at the police Division.
On interrogation by the Commissioner of Police, it was discovered that the young man indicated interest to marry the lady but her family turned him down because he was unemployed and does not have a ‘family name.’
On learning about this, CP Garba Baba Umar was depressed and shocked. He wondered why somebody could take such rash decision while many are looking for the fruit of the womb for donkey years.
After counselling the duo and without hesitation, he offered a huge amount of money for the rehabilitation of the young man and lady.
He said the man should use the cash to start up a business while the lady should acquire any skill of her choice to earn a living for the child and herself.
CP UMAR also made provision for the care of the new born baby and announced automatic scholarship for the baby child while volunteering for his training too.
The Commissioner of Police reunited the couple and handed over the baby to them. He also directed the DPO to keep an eye on the family and ensure that the money is used judiciously.
The beneficiaries were so stunned by the benevolence of the CP and shed tears of joy as they appreciated and prayed for him and his family.”