A newborn baby was found deceased on a farmland in Niger's Tayi village, prompting an investigation.

A newborn baby was found deceased on a farmland in Niger's Tayi village, Minna, prompting an investigation by police and welfare officials. Local officials and the community are assisting in identifying the perpetrator, who may have abandoned the baby due to societal stigma for having a child out of wedlock. The baby's death is believed to be caused by exposure to cold. This is the first such incident reported in the area.