- Plumbers Discover Dead Baby in Campus Hostel Drain
- According to eyewitness accounts, plumbers working on the faulty system uncovered the remains while trying to clear the blockage
- Some students called for a thorough investigation to identify those responsible, while others urged the university authorities to strengthen monitoring and support systems
The University of Jos community in Plateau State was thrown into shock on Friday after the discovery of a dead baby inside a drainage system connected to a female hostel in the Naraguta area of the campus.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the disturbing discovery was reportedly made after students complained of a blocked sewage system and a persistent foul smell, prompting authorities to call in maintenance workers to investigate the issue.
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According to eyewitness accounts, plumbers working on the faulty system uncovered the remains while trying to clear the blockage.
A porter, who spoke anonymously, said the baby was found lodged within the pipes after sections of the drainage system were opened.
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The incident has sparked outrage and emotional reactions among students and residents, many of whom expressed disbelief that such a situation could occur within a hostel environment.
Some students called for a thorough investigation to identify those responsible, while others urged the university authorities to strengthen monitoring and support systems within the campus community.
As of the time of filing this report, the management of the University of Jos had yet to release an official statement on the incident, and attempts to reach the institution’s spokesperson were unsuccessful.
