Newborn twins found abandoned in Benue bush

A set of newborn twins were found abandoned by in a bush in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State.

The babies, a boy and girl, were rescued on Saturday, April 25, 2026, by the LGA Task Force during a routine sanitation duty in Vandeikya Township.

The unidentified mother dumped the babies at a bushy slope in Vandeikya, located in Mbaaji, Ningev Council Ward, a place known in the Tiv dialect as “Wangbeen Jor.”

Chief Daniel Orhembega, Chairman of the Task Force, who confirmed the development explained that his men picked up the babies while on their way to dispose of refuse. 

He said one of the task force agents heard a baby crying. 

When they moved toward the direction of the sound, they saw the newborn twins wrapped in freshly plucked leaves along with the placenta and a gown believed to belong to the runaway mother. 

At the time, one baby was crying while the other was deeply asleep. 

The twins were immediately picked and handed over to nearby medical personnel, as they required urgent medical attention.

The babies are now under the care of the Vandeikya Local Government Welfare Department.

The Local Government Chairman appealed to the general public around the area to assist in finding the mother by providing any useful information that can lead to disclosure of her identity.