FCT Police Rescue Two Abandoned Babies, Search for Their Families

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued two babies who were abandoned in separate incidents in Kurudu and Gwagwalada areas of Abuja. The two cases occurred on September 2, 2026, after residents alerted the police to babies found without their parents or caregivers. The Command has since begun efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the abandonments and identify the children’s families.

In Kurudu, a resident identified as Mr. Innocent reportedly heard a baby’s cry near Obodo Street at about 5:30 p.m. Upon investigating, he found a baby boy wrapped in cloth inside a carton box. Police officers from the Kurudu Division, together with personnel from the Juveniles and Women Care Department, responded to the report and took the child for medical assessment. The baby was reported to be in stable condition before being transferred to the Social Welfare Department for further care.

A second incident occurred in Gwagwalada later that evening. A resident, identified as Mr. Ibrahim, reportedly heard a baby crying outside his gate at about 9:40 p.m. He and other community members rescued the baby and subsequently reported the matter to the Gwagwalada Police Station. The baby girl was taken to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital for medical examination and care while authorities continued efforts to establish her identity and locate her relatives.

The police have appealed to members of the public who may have information about the children’s mothers or other family members to come forward. The Command said such information could assist investigators in determining how the babies came to be abandoned and ensuring that appropriate family and welfare arrangements are made. The appeal also underscores the importance of community cooperation in protecting vulnerable children.

The FCT Police Command commended the residents who promptly responded to the children’s cries and notified authorities. Police said efforts to investigate both incidents remain ongoing, while the rescued babies are receiving care through the relevant welfare and medical authorities. The cases highlight the importance of quickly reporting abandoned children so that they can receive medical attention, protection and appropriate social support.