A yet to be identified lady has recently been caught for trying to dispose her new born son inside the bush.
A source who spoke anonymously said, “This lady was caught at Ndukabi Igbeagu in Izzi Local Government Area, Ebonyi state where she delivered a bouncing baby boy but thereafter threw the baby inside the bush.”
As of the time of filing this report, information surrounding the story is sketchy, however, the community source said they were thrown into shock following the development.
In a separate development, the Cross River Police Command has confirmed the abduction of some passengers around Nde 3 Corners Akparabong Junction in Ikom Local Government Area of the state.
The passengers, who were on a transit, were said to have been ambushed by gunmen who shot at their vehicles, injuring three while unspecified number was taken away.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Irene Ugbo, who gave the confirmation, however, declined to give details of the attack, but said the incident occurred on Sunday.
Ugbo said efforts were on to secure the release of the abducted passengers and also ensure no repeat of the incident in the area.
A resident of the community, Mr James Ese, said the three injured persons were rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.
Ese said the Akparabong Junction had become a nightmare for motorists and commuters in the last three weeks.
While alleging herdsmen to be responsible for the almost daily attack on the road, he called on security agencies to be alive to their responsibilities.
“We want the police to rise up to the challenge and end this menace to passengers in the last three weeks.
“This particular area of the Nde 3 Corners Akparabong Junction has become a bloodbath spot owing to kidnapping activities with over four deaths, including a baby, recorded this past weeks,” he said.