By Sekaggya Seka Moses
Nansana, Uganda – Police in Nansana have rescued a newborn baby boy who was dumped in a pit latrine by his 18-year-old mother, Ainembabazi Moreen.
The incident occurred between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. in Nansana East II zone, Nansana municipality.
According to police reports, Moreen’s employer, Niwagaba Praise, a 39-year-old breastfeeding mother, raised the alarm after noticing Moreen’s delay in returning to the house.
Upon investigating, Niwagaba found Moreen in the pit latrine room with bloodstains on herself and the floor. She then heard the baby crying inside the pit latrine.
The police were notified, and a team of fire brigade personnel dug into the pit latrine to rescue the baby.
The baby was found alive, cleaned with warm water, and rushed to Kawempe Mulago Referral Hospital along with Moreen, who was still bleeding.
A case of attempted infanticide has been registered at Nansana police station, and investigations are ongoing.
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Police Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan, P. Onyango SSP, confirmed that Moreen will be thoroughly interviewed to understand her actions, and the police also intend to interview the baby’s father.
This disturbing incident is not isolated, as there have been similar cases in Kampala.
In a recent case in Kasangati town council, Wakiso district, a 25-year-old mother dumped her newborn baby in a pit latrine.
The police have urged the public to report any cases of child abuse or neglect, and to provide support to new mothers who may be struggling with postpartum stress or other challenges.
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