Kabiru Kamba, a farmer in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area, Kebbi, described how he excavated and saved a newborn baby girl who had been buried alive on Friday.
Kamba described the event to a delegation from the state’s Gender-Based Violence Technical Working Group when they visited his home in Kamba town, Dandi LGA, on Monday.
Hajiya Rafa’atu Hammani, the former Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, led the delegation, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
Kamba recounted the story, saying that when he got to his property on Friday, he saw a typical ridge amid the others.
“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.
On custody of the child, Kamba, said that he had taken the custody of the child for humanity and out of pity and compassion.
“In such situations, it is only normal to help.
“I was moved to care for her and requested her custody.
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“The baby was handed over to me by the Dandi local government council, pending conclusion of police investigations.
“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,” the farmer narrated.
On her part, his wife expressed willingness and joy in accepting the baby into their family.
“I felt perfectly fine and happy when my husband told me. I will take care of her just the way I will do to my own,” she promised.
Responding, Hammani, assured the rescuer that observations from the visit would be relayed to the Wife of the Governor, Hajiya Zainab-Nasare Idris, for further action.
in his remarks, the Secretary, TWG, Alhaji Nasiru Idris said the purpose of the visit was to express heartfelt concern over the tragic incident, offer prayers of gratitude to Almighty Allah for sparing the baby’s life and commend the heroic actions of the rescuer.
He also reaffirmed TWG’s commitment to offering support and commended the Nigeria Police for swinging into action to searching and bring the perpetrator to book.
NAN reports that the team donated several essential items, including soap, baby clothes, detergents, diapers, a baby bed, powdered milk, mosquito net, and a mattress, among others.
