Gombe varsity finds day-old baby in female hostel, begins investigation

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The management of Gombe State University has confirmed the discovery of a day-old baby boy at the institution’s female hostel on Friday.

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The university said the incident was “unfortunate” and has since launched efforts, alongside security agencies, to identify those responsible.

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The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Napthali Hadu, confirmed the development in a brief telephone interview on Friday.

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“I also heard about the unfortunate incident today at school. I will get back to you as soon as I gather more details,” he said.

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He disclosed that efforts were ongoing to uncover the perpetrator and ensure appropriate punishment.

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“Security agencies are doing everything within their powers to fish out the perpetrator,” Hadu added.

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The baby has since been taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, for medical care.

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Meanwhile, the university management has placed the female hostel under restriction as investigations continue.

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Recurring cases of abandoned newborns have been reported in the area, including a similar incident in 2023.

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