Nigerian Woman Allegedly Stabs Newborn Moments After Delivery

A deeply disturbing incident has emerged from Nigeria, where a woman allegedly stabbed her newborn baby immediately after giving birth.

The shocking revelation surfaced on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), where a viral post shared footage of the aftermath. In the video, a group of women is seen swiftly intervening and carrying the newborn away from the mother to ensure the child’s safety.

According to the post’s caption, the woman committed the act moments after delivery, triggering urgent reactions from those present at the scene.

The incident has since sparked widespread outrage and concern online, with many users reacting to the tragic news in the comment section. While some expressed horror and called for justice, others pointed to possible mental health issues, particularly postpartum depression or psychosis, as potential contributing factors.

Here are some reactions from X users:

• @Karigwe: “Postpartum depression is a real thing to watch out for. The signs often start to show late in the pregnancy.”
• @Abdulsalammaru7: “Omoge this so bad for human to do this.”
• @_weyimi: “Maybe postpartum depression and psychosis. I do hope the baby is okay.”
• @special_Ada_Ide: “Chaiii maybe she’s having postpartum depression oo.”
• @Nwabuezesopuru0: “Some people are mentally ill.”
• @VincentOme6526: “The woman should be killed as well because she is Devil 👿 first daughter.”

The condition of the newborn remains unclear at this time, as does the current status of the mother. The incident has reignited discussions on maternal mental health, with calls for increased awareness and support systems for women during and after pregnancy.