Lubango:A newborn baby boy was discovered dead on Sunday in a vacant lot in the Nambambi neighborhood, located on the outskirts of Lubango city, Hula Province. The body was recovered by National Police officers after receiving a tip-off from local residents.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the discovery was made when residents noticed a dog dragging an unidentified object at the scene. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was a deceased baby wrapped in a bag and covered with a cloth. The authorities were immediately alerted and responded through the legal medicine department.
Witnesses suspect that the infant was abandoned in the early hours of the morning, a situation that is currently under investigation. Several items of clothing found at the scene may provide clues to clarify the circumstances of the child's death.
Chief Superintendent and spokesperson for the National Police in Hula, Renata Matos, stated that investigations are ongoing to identify and locate the person responsible for the alleged abandonment with the aim of holding them criminally accountable. She urged the public to report any suspicious activities to the authorities and emphasized the importance of contacting competent institutions in situations that could endanger the life or physical integrity of children.
