A heartbreaking video has emerged on social media showing a 19-year-old Nigerian woman allegedly abandoning her three-month-old baby in the bush, leaving the child exposed to possible danger from hyenas and other wild animals.
According to the video, the woman is seen leaving the baby behind before another person who was secretly recording the incident reportedly contacted police officers and alerted them about what was happening. Watch The Video Here
The situation took an unexpected turn when police officers arrived and reportedly arrested the woman as she was leaving the area.
In the video, the woman appears distressed during the arrest and is heard pleading with the people around her to leave her alone.
She allegedly says that she was trying to look for freedom by abandoning the baby and leaving her to be eaten by wild animals, including hyenas. She is also heard saying that she does not like the child.
The disturbing incident has sparked a heated discussion on social media, with many people expressing shock and questioning what could have pushed the woman to make such a decision.
Some social media users have suggested that the woman could have been going through depression or severe emotional distress.
However, her mental state has not been independently confirmed.
The incident has also raised concerns about child safety and the importance of seeking help when a parent feels unable to care for a child.
Many people online have praised the person who reportedly alerted the police, saying the quick action may have helped save the baby from possible danger.