By Crystal Ugoeze
Residents of Special Site in Pankshin Local Government Area were left shocked on Thursday after the remains of aborted twins were discovered in a polythene bag at a refuse dump.
The foetuses, identified as a male and a female and estimated to be over five months old, were reportedly found behind the residence of a commercial driver, Enman Danladi.
According to Danladi, a local farmer raised the alarm after noticing a dog sniffing around the bag, which had attracted flies. The farmer chased the dog away repeatedly before opening the bag and discovering the remains, prompting him to alert others in the area.
Danladi said he later assembled about eight neighbours, who dug a shallow grave nearby and buried the remains. The incident triggered anger and grief among residents, with some condemning the act, while others—particularly women—were visibly distressed. One woman, said to have struggled with infertility, reportedly broke down in tears.
When asked about possible suspects, Danladi said no one within the community was under suspicion, suggesting such acts are often carried out by individuals from outside the area to avoid detection.
The discovery has sparked outrage among residents and renewed concerns about the improper disposal of aborted foetuses in the community.