{
  "id": 4646098,
  "title": "Newborn baby found abandoned inside carton in Benue community",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/newborn-baby-found-abandoned-inside-carton-in-benue-community",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T12:08:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/31/newborn-baby-found-abandoned-inside-carton-in-benue-community/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A newborn baby girl has been discovered abandoned inside a carton in Wuese village, Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. The infant, found wrapped in clothing and in a critical condition, was first brought to a local clinic but could not be admitted due to her severe state. She was subsequently taken to Dooshima Clinic, where she is currently receiving treatment with glucose and NAN infant formula. The baby's mother is currently unidentified. The councillor for Mbawar Council Ward, Gabriel Mbaukaan, reported the incident to journalists, appealing for community and humanitarian support to aid in the baby's recovery. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the baby's abandonment, but have not yet received an official report.",
  "summary": "A newborn baby girl has been rescued after she was allegedly abandoned inside a carton in Wuese village, Mbawar Council Ward of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. The baby, who was reportedly found wrapped in clothes and in critical condition, was discovered by a resident of the community, Mbakasev Yisa. The whereabouts of the […] Newborn baby found abandoned inside carton in Benue…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}