Summary: The Kebbi State Hisbah Board has rescued an abandoned baby found behind Zinari Hotel in Birnin Kebbi. Here’s what we know so far.
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In a distressing development that has left many residents of Kebbi State shaken, an infant was found abandoned behind Zinari Hotel in Birnin Kebbi — and it was the Kebbi State Hisbah Board that swiftly stepped in to rescue the helpless child.
The Director of Shari’a at the Kebbi State Hisbah Board, Surajo Usman Kamba, confirmed the rescue, shedding light on yet another heartbreaking case of child abandonment that continues to raise serious concerns across Nigeria.
A Child Left Alone — What Happened?
The infant was discovered behind Zinari Hotel in Birnin Kebbi under circumstances that remain deeply troubling. The Hisbah Board, which serves as a moral and social enforcement agency in Kebbi State, acted quickly upon receiving information about the abandoned baby, ensuring the child was taken to safety.
The Hisbah Board Steps Up
The swift response by the Kebbi State Hisbah Board is commendable. In a country where many vulnerable children fall through the cracks, agencies like the Hisbah Board play a crucial role in protecting the most defenceless members of society — newborns and infants who cannot speak for themselves.
Child Abandonment in Nigeria — A Growing Concern
Cases of abandoned babies are unfortunately not uncommon across Nigeria. From Lagos to Kano, Abuja to Port Harcourt, reports of infants left in markets, dustbins, hospitals, and hotels continue to emerge with alarming regularity. Poverty, social stigma around unwed pregnancies, and lack of access to proper family planning resources are often cited as contributing factors.
Experts and child welfare advocates have long called on Nigerian authorities to:
– Strengthen social support systems for vulnerable mothers
– Increase awareness around safe surrender options
– Enforce child protection laws more rigorously
– Provide mental health and counselling services for women in crisis pregnancies
What Happens to the Baby Now?
The rescued infant is expected to be handed over to the appropriate child welfare authorities in Kebbi State. It is hoped that the baby will receive proper medical care and, in time, find a safe and loving home.
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This story is a sobering reminder that beyond the politics and the hustle of daily Nigerian life, there are silent emergencies happening in our communities that demand our attention and compassion.
If you have any information regarding this incident or know of anyone in a similar crisis situation, please reach out to the Kebbi State Hisbah Board or your nearest child welfare authority.
Every child deserves a chance at life. Let us do better as a society.
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