A newborn baby of about one week has been found dead in a drainage in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State.
ABN TV reports that the lifeless body of the baby was found in the early hours of Thursday along Umuwaya Road, directly opposite the Young Shall Grow Motors premises.
The police command in the state has been notified of the ugly incident.
As of the time of filing this report, no one has come forward to claim ownership of the child, even as residents are gripped in surprise.
The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage, with many calling for increased awareness and support for vulnerable mothers and families.