13/08/2026
Security Advisory Regarding the Clinic Child Theft Incident in Gboko, Benue State.
💌 Message to Parents in Gboko and Beyond
(1) Guard Your Newborn Closely: Following the distressing incident where an infant was allegedly stolen from a clinic in Gboko, Benue State, parents are urged never to leave their newborns unattended or hand them over to strangers or unverified individuals.
(2) Verify Medical Personnel: Always confirm the identity tags and official credentials of any hospital or clinic staff member before allowing them to take your baby away for any examinations or procedures.
(3) Remain Vigilant: Stay alert within healthcare facilities and immediately sound the alarm to security personnel if anyone acts suspiciously around your child.
🏥 Message to Clinics and Hospitals in Gboko and Benue State
(1) Tighten Ward Security: In light of the recent child abduction case reported at a clinic in Gboko, healthcare facilities must immediately reinforce their security architecture, monitor exits, and restrict unauthorized access to maternity and postnatal wards.
(2) Mandatory Identification: Ensure that all doctors, nurses, cleaners, and administrative staff wear clear, official identification badges at all times to help parents easily differentiate real personnel from impostors.
(3) Establish Strict Discharge Protocols: Implement rigid verification procedures—including matching maternal and infant identification tags—before any newborn is permitted to leave the premises or be moved between units.