A heart-wrenching incident unfolded along Badagry road in Lagos when a quick-thinking Good Samaritan rescued a baby boy from a river after he was thrown in by his distressed mother.
The heart-stopping moment was captured on video and has since gone viral, shedding light on the urgent need for mental health awareness and support systems in our communities.
In the dramatic video footage, a heroic individual can be seen rushing into the river and emerging with the helpless infant in his arms. The baby, miraculously unharmed, was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation and care.
Upon being questioned by authorities, the mother, who appeared to be in a state of severe mental distress, revealed her overwhelming despair, stating that she was “tired of life” and that the baby had already experienced his naming ceremony, seemingly suggesting that he had lived long enough.
Local authorities and child welfare agencies have been notified, and a comprehensive investigation is underway to ensure the safety and well-being of both the baby and his mother.
The mother is expected to undergo psychiatric evaluation and receive the necessary mental health support.
See the video below:
Good Samaritan rescues baby thrown into river by the mother
A viral video has shown the moment a good Samaritan rescues a baby who was thrown into a river along Badagry road by the mother.
The mother, who seemed to be mentally unstable, expressed that she was tired of life and… pic.twitter.com/bCCjYYQoSg
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