In a shocking incident today in Niger State, police have arrested a woman identified as Ruth for allegedly throwing her three-month-old baby into a river.
The arrest was made by officers from the Niger State Police Command following an urgent call from concerned residents near the river in Minna.
According to the police spokesperson, the incident occurred early this morning when Ruth, reportedly suffering from severe mental distress, was seen tossing her infant into the water.
Bystanders immediately alerted the authorities, who responded swiftly, managing to recover the baby from the river. Unfortunately, despite resuscitation efforts, the infant was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ruth was taken into custody and is currently undergoing psychological evaluation while the investigation continues.
Authorities are also looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine the appropriate legal actions.
Local residents and officials have expressed deep sorrow and concern over the incident, emphasizing the need for better mental health care and community support systems to prevent such tragedies in the future.
