Gombe State University has launched an investigation into the discovery of a day-old baby boy in its female hostel on Friday, May 15, 2026. The university's Public Relations Officer, Napthali Hadu, confirmed the incident and stated that the institution had begun an inquiry into how the newborn came to be found on campus. He described the situation as unfortunate and a violation of the school's student guidelines.
Hadu said the university would make the findings of the investigation public in due course. He added that efforts were underway to identify the person responsible for leaving the baby in the hostel. "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.
The newborn has been moved to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where he is receiving medical care. University authorities have restricted access to the female hostel as the probe continues. No suspect has been named, and no further details about the mother or any possible involvement of a student have been released.
Napthali Hadu claims to have only heard about the baby's discovery the same day it was confirmed by the university, raising questions about internal information flow. The restriction of the female hostel suggests the university suspects a student may be involved. If a student gave birth and left the baby in the hostel, it points to a breakdown in both supervision and student welfare systems. The outcome of the investigation could expose gaps in how the institution supports vulnerable students.
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