Delta State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi said operatives in the state have arrested a 24-year-old woman, Sofia Nkwor for dumping her one year and a month old baby in a well along the Araya Community’s road in Isoko South Local Government Area.

CP Olufemi disclosed this at a press briefing today.

The State Police boss said children who went to play around the tree discovered the abandoned child floating in the well.

According to CP Olufemi, “The mother Sofia Nkwor ‘f’ aged 24yrs was immediately arrested and she stated that she dumped the child on 26th April 2024.”

He said, “Suspect is in custody and investigation is ongoing.”

Police arrest 24yr old woman for dumping baby inside well in Delta