Nigeria, Oct. 20 -- Residents have rescued a newborn baby boy abandoned in an uncompleted building at a mining site in Naraguta community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The baby, who was found with his umbilical cord still attached, was discovered along Ardo Lane after children playing near the building heard his cries and alerted residents, who subsequently contacted security operatives.

The discovery was reportedly made on Sunday morning after the baby's cries were first heard the previous night.

Lukman Wayas, a resident whose family was alerted to the situation, said he heard a baby crying at about 11 p.m. on Saturday but initially assumed the sound came from a neighbouring household.

He said the children heard ...