The Zamfara State Government has sent a high level delegation to Kaura Namoda following the disappearance of a 10 day old baby at General Hospital Kaura Namoda.
The incident reportedly occurred last Monday in the hospital’s labour room after a woman, who was seriously ill and unconscious following childbirth nine days earlier, was brought to the facility. An unidentified woman wearing a face mask allegedly took the baby from the mother’s side and disappeared.
This was contained in a statement signed by Suleiman isa information officer ministry of health issued to newsmen.
It said the delegation, led by Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, visited the Kaura Namoda Emirate Council to sympathize with the Emirate and the family of the missing child over the unfortunate incident.
During the visit, the commissioner also met with the baby’s mother, who is from Magarya Village. She expressed deep concern over the incident and assured the family that the state government is committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding the disappearance.
Speaking during the visit, Hon. Mannir Mu’azu Haidara pledged to provide CCTV cameras to strengthen security at General Hospital Kaura Namoda and help prevent similar incidents in the future.
Also speaking, the Emir of Kaura Namoda, Marjo Sanusi Muhammad Ahmad Asha, expressed appreciation to the state government for its concern and swift response to the incident. He also assured the delegation of the Emirate Council’s full support in ensuring a successful investigation.
Dr. Maradun said the Zamfara State Government is doing everything possible to investigate the matter and ensure the missing baby is found.
She also appealed to members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing useful information that could assist ongoing investigations