Shock and outrage have gripped the University of Jos community following the discovery of a dead baby lodged in a drainage system at the Naraguta female hostel on Friday, March 20, 2026
The University of Jos community in Plateau State was thrown into a state of panic and mourning on Friday afternoon, March 20, 2026, following the gruesome discovery of a dead baby inside a drainage system. The incident occurred at the Naraguta axis of the campus, specifically within a female hostel facility. The discovery was made after students complained of a persistent foul smell and a completely blocked sewage system, prompting the university authorities to bring in a maintenance team to investigate the cause of the obstruction.
Plumbers working on the dysfunctional toilet system were reportedly forced to break through the drainage pipes to identify the source of the blockage. It was during this process that they uncovered the remains of an infant lodged deep within the pipes. A hostel porter, speaking on the condition of anonymity, described the scene as “devastating,” suggesting that the baby may have been dumped in a toilet following a clandestine abortion by an unidentified individual. The discovery sparked immediate emotional reactions from students, many of whom gathered at the scene in disbelief and anger.
As of Saturday morning, March 21, the University of Jos authorities have not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident. Efforts to reach the institution’s Public Relations Officer have been unsuccessful, with calls and messages remaining unanswered. Meanwhile, students have taken to social media and campus forums to demand a thorough investigation, calling on the university and local law enforcement to identify those responsible for the act. Security on campus has been heightened as the institution grapples with the fallout of the disturbing event.
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