A shocking incident unfolded in Anambra State, Nigeria, on May 22, involving a 19-year-old teenage mother who allegedly stabbed her newborn baby boy shortly after giving birth. The tragic event occurred after the young woman reportedly concealed her pregnancy from her family.
According to eyewitness reports, the teenage girl gave birth at home while her family was away. In an attempt to hide the birth, she allegedly stabbed the newborn in the throat and dumped the infant’s body in a nearby gutter. However, a child in the neighborhood witnessed the act and quickly raised the alarm.
Local residents responded and managed to rescue the baby. They traced the teen mother, who was found at home bleeding profusely. Both the mother and the injured newborn were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
Social media user Chinenye Henrietta shared a video and details of the disturbing event on Facebook, sparking widespread reactions.
While some community members believe the young mother deliberately harmed her child to avoid shame or punishment, others claim it may have been an accident.
Witnesses allege that while attempting to cut the placenta without medical supervision, the girl may have unintentionally injured both herself and the baby.
At the time of this report, no arrests have been made, and authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the case.