The Kebbi State Hisbah Committee on Wednesday said that it had in one year rescued no fewer than 21 abandoned babies in the state.Director of the committee, Alhaji Abubakar Augie,made this known in Birnin Kebbi while giving a breakdown of the activities carried out by the group during the period.He said, “We found the 12 dumped babies alive and took them to orphanage for care and upbringing while 31 women with unlawful pregnancies were counselled and assisted to undergo safe delivery. “The committee had also recovered three unidentified corpses and handed them over to the police for investigation and necessary action.“50 youths engaged in drug abuse that were arrested are undergoing counselling and rehabilitation,” the director said, urging parents toguide their wards from associating with bad eggs, be vigilant and monitor their movement.
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