Unwanted pregnancy always comes with consequences. There are likely attempts of abortion, killing the baby after birth, raining the baby in sorry state and lack of parental care.
Abortion or killing of the baby after birth is illegal and punishable under the Rwandan law.
This is killing of the innocent child. The born or unborn child shouldn’t face the consequences of the mother’s deeds.
Rwanda National Police (RNP) therefore appeals to females to plan when to have a baby to avoid such criminal acts resulting out of having unwanted pregnancies.
On Thursday, an 18-year old girl in Kabeza cell, Muhima sector in Nyarugenge district was arrested for allegedly killing her baby girl after giving birth to her.
The suspect, who is currently detained at Muhima Police station apparently, dumped the baby in a pit, after killing her.
The body of the baby was retrieved by the Police fire and rescue unit.
Drug abuse has also been credited among the causes of unwanted pregnancies as at times girls are drunk and unable to resist temptation at this state.
Senior Superintendent (SSP) Urbain Mwiseneza, the Central Region Spokesperson advised females to always plan when to have children and refrain from drug abuse, which will also lure them into unprotected sex.
He also called upon parents to be vigilant and responsible and spare time for their children and advise them on how to live a better life.
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