Newborn baby found dead in a well; mother not known (graphic photos)

The body of a newborn baby was found in a well in the northern part of Nigeria and it is believed to have been dumped there by the mother.

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The baby's body was found floating in the well by a neighbour who then raised alarm. Residents gathered around the well and fetched the baby out using a fetching bucket. 

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Photos from the scene was shared on Facebook by Musa Adamu.

The baby's mother is still unknown but efforts are being made to trace her.