Namwera Police Post in Mangochi is hunting for a woman identified as Khadja Shaibu( full particulars not known) who is suspected to have thrown a newly born baby boy into a pit-latrine.
According to Police findings, the suspect who was pregnant put to bed on March 14, 2022 and dumped the baby few hours after it was born.
The issue came to light after neighbours heard the cry of the child inside the said toilet and alerted the Police who rushed to the scene and hooked the baby alive from the pit-latrine with the help of members of the community.
The baby was taken to Namwera Health Centre for treatment before being sent to Allelluya(Mama Rita) Orphanage Centre within Namwera.
Meanwhile, Police in the district are still hunting for the suspect, if found Khadija will answer the charge of concealing birth of a child which is contrary to Section 232 of the Penal Code.
Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
PRO-Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
E-mail:mamateps1152@gmail.com
Website:www.police.gov.mw