Mentally Challenged Woman Gives Birth Under Bridge In Lokoja, Baby Dies

A mentally unstable woman gave birth to a baby boy under a bridge at Ganaja junction in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.

According to social activist, Chukwuemeka Mohammed, the woman gave birth on Monday night, October 21, however by the time he arrived at the scene the baby had died.

He called on the state Ministry of Environment to evacuate the dead baby

He stated that the woman needs food, clothing and medical attention.

“We got a call about a mentally challenged woman who gave birth to a baby boy under the bridge at Ganaja junction in Lokoja, so me and my team rushed down there but on getting there, the baby was already dead," he wrote.

"Please am calling on the ministry of environment to come take the dead baby to be buried. She's under the bridge presently, she needs clothes, food and medical attention. We are visiting her tomorrow morning, If you have any of the above to offer her please kindly take it to her or call us to assist you. God bless you.”