March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 0 Comments
Toddler tagged witch and abandoned in Akwa Ibom
A malnourished little girl abandoned and left to die in Akwa State after being branded a witch has been rescued by Danish aid worker, Anja Loven Ringgren Loven and her team.
Loven, who disclosed this on Thursday, March 28, 2024, said the child was found in a near death situation.
“Yesterday we received a call in a village to rescue a little girl in a very critical condition,” she wrote.
“Land of Hope Director of Child Development went with our rescue team to the location.
“Orok was surprised when he saw the girl in a near death situation. She is said to be 1 year and a few months old
“The girl was abandoned. Children who are accused of being witches are usually abandoned to die in bushes.
“The girl is now at Land of Hope. Please help her with medical treatments.”