The management of Gombe State University has opened an investigation after a day-old baby was discovered inside one of the institution’s female hostels on Friday, May 15, 2026.
The incident, which has drawn concern across the campus community, was confirmed in an official statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Napthali Hadu.
He described the development as unfortunate and said it reflects a serious breach of the institution’s rules and student conduct guidelines.
According to the university, immediate steps have been taken to uncover how the newborn came to be in the hostel and to identify those responsible.
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Authorities said the matter is being treated with urgency, and disciplinary measures will follow once investigations are completed.
The baby, a newborn boy, was promptly moved to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where medical personnel are currently providing care and monitoring his condition.
Gombe State University has also restricted access to the female hostel as part of ongoing security and investigative measures. University officials say this is to ensure a thorough and uninterrupted inquiry.
While details surrounding the circumstances remain unclear, the university management has assured students and the public that the outcome of the investigation will be made transparent once concluded.
Authorities continue to appeal for calm within the campus community as efforts intensify to determine how the incident occurred and to prevent a recurrence.
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