Dare Babalola
A yet-to-be-identified woman on Wednesday was delivered of a baby by the roadside in the Oshodi area of Lagos State.
The heavily pregnant woman was travelling from Ajah to an undisclosed destination when she went into sudden labour.
Residents of Oshodi, Lagos who helped her with the delivery were filled with excitement, an eyewitness told The Guardian.
The sight drew the attention of several nearby women, who quickly rallied to assist her in delivering the baby.
One onlooker described the moment as “a clear act of God,” praising the swift intervention of the women, which ensured both mother and child were safe.
Attempts to reach the woman’s husband by phone were unsuccessful at first, but friends on the scene helped coordinate support until he arrived shortly after the delivery.
The atmosphere was filled with joy as passersby stopped to congratulate the new mother. Market women in the area hailed the birth as a blessing, calling it a sign of divine favour for the community.
