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4 Days Old Baby Rescued From Pit Latrine

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Police rescued a four-day-old baby girl from a pit latrine on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Kisii County, southwestern Kenya.

“Today, 18/4/2023, Police at Rioma Police Station responded to a report made by a public member that there was a voice of an infant emanating from a pit latrine within Rioma Catholic Church compound.

OCS and Officers from the station responded swiftly to the scene, approximately 1.

4km from the station, demolished the pit latrine and rescued a female infant estimated to be four days old,” said the police.

Police took the baby to the hospital before handing her over to the Sub County Chief Nursing Officer in sound health.

Meanwhile, the police have assured the public of their commitment to protecting children in Kenya.

“We applaud the member of public that shared the information that led to the timely rescue of the baby, and wish the baby girl, safety and good health,” added the police.

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