A video that is now trending online has left many Nigerians in tears and anger after a newborn baby was found abandoned inside a cement bag in Ogun State. The child was rescued alive, thanks to a passerby who stopped to investigate a cry coming from a discarded bag.
The incident happened on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Residents in the community said they heard a faint baby’s cry coming from near a roadside. A passerby moved closer, opened the cement bag, and found a tiny newborn wrapped and dumped inside. People quickly gathered around as rescuers carefully brought the baby out. The infant’s weak cry could be heard in the video as the bag was opened, and shouts of relief went up from the crowd.
The baby was rushed straight to a nearby hospital. Doctors later confirmed that the child is alive and stable. Many of those at the scene were seen thanking God that the newborn did not die inside the bag.
Police have not yet confirmed the exact town or community in Ogun State where it happened, but the video is widely believed to be from the state. Authorities are said to be investigating to identify the person who abandoned the child.
The clip, posted by Instablog9ja, gathered hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of comments within a day. Many Nigerians praised the passerby and residents who acted fast.
One user wrote: “God bless the person wey hear the cry and check that bag. This child go survive and become great person.” Another said: “Wicked world! How person go dump their own blood like this? Thank God say the baby no die.”
Anger was also directed at whoever abandoned the infant. “Which kind mother dey do this? If you no want the pikin, give am to orphanage na,” a comment read. Others prayed: “May God protect this child and send good people to take care of am.”
Some comments shifted to the bigger picture. “Poverty and lack of family support dey push many women to do this,” one person wrote. Others said, “Government suppose do more to help young mothers.” A few responses were grim with gallows humor: “Cement bag? Na wa o, person no fit even buy cement again without remembering this.”
The baby is receiving care in hospital while police try to trace those responsible. Child welfare advocates say cases like this show why safe surrender options and support for struggling mothers must be more visible and accessible…See More
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