Reps Seeks Criminalization Of Abandoning Of Newborn Babies

House of Representatives is considering a bill seeking to criminalize abandoning of newborn babies by their parents.

The Bill passed the second reading during the Tuesday plenary of the house.

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Among several provisions, the bill stipulates a six month jail term or #200,000 fine, or both for those convicted of the offence.

The sponsor of the bill, Honorable Sergius Ogun in a lead debate on the bill said it seek a minor amendment of the Child Rights Act of 2004.