Newborn baby rescued by farmer after being buried alive – The farmer narrates it all
After being discovered buried alive in a farm in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area, Kebbi State, a newborn girl was saved.
Malam Kabiru Kamba, a farmer, found the infant by accident while tending to his land.
When the Kebbi State Gender-Based Violence Technical Working Group (TWG) visited Kamba’s home on Monday, Kamba revealed the startling circumstances of the occurrence.
Under the direction of former Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education Hajiya Rafa’atu Hammani, the TWG team praised the farmer for his quick thinking and bravery in saving the baby’s life.
“Out of curiosity, I flagged down some motorcyclists to help dig. While digging the ridge, we found a wrapper buried in the soil, which raised my suspicion.
“I immediately informed the police at a nearby checkpoint, who came and dug further, only to discover a baby girl, miraculously alive and crying, shrouded in a piece of textile,” he said.
Kamba stated that, at his request, officials of the Dandi Local Government Council handed the baby over to him, pending the conclusion of police investigations.
“I have taken the custody of the child for humanity and out compassion.
“In such situation, it is only normal to help. I was moved to care for her and requested her custody.
“I didn’t expect anything in return, it’s simply a humanitarian act, and coincidentally, my wife had just given birth; so breastfeeding the baby has not been a challenge.
“In fact, we have planned her naming ceremony for Wednesday, and I have already bought a ram and other essential requisites for the event. By Allah’s will, she will be named then,” he narrated
