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Police Recover Newborn Allegedly Stolen From Gboko Hospital, Arrest Suspects

Police Recover Newborn Allegedly Stolen From Gboko Hospital, Arrest Suspects

The Benue State Police Command says it has recovered a newborn allegedly stolen from a hospital in Gboko and arrested suspects linked to the case. Police spokesperson Peter Aondongu said some suspects have been moved to the state headquarters in Makurdi, while others remain in custody at the Gboko Division. The baby was reportedly taken a few hours after birth by a woman alleged to have posed as a nurse. The mother reportedly handed over the child for an examination before the woman disappeared with the newborn. Police investigations are ongoing.

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kris

What safeguards are hospitals in Gboko using to prevent newborn mix-ups or thefts, especially around access to maternity wards?

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jude

The recovery is reassuring, but this must be an incredibly distressing experience for the family while investigations continue.

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