Tragically, a newborn baby boy has been discovered dead in the Fadikwe area, opposite the Kure ultramodern market in Minna.

The baby was found with its placenta still attached to it in a carton.

Passersby noticed the carton lying there for a long time and decided to take a look at it which was when the baby was discovered.

The attention of the Niger State Child Rights Agency was drawn to the situation and the baby was taken to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.

The Niger State Child Rights Agency said that they have alerted the GRA Police station for intensive investigation to ascertain the mother of the newborn baby.

The baby was then buried by the staff of the Agency.