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Authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile Ife, yesterday, reportedly apprehended a female student of the institution (names withheld) who allegedly attempted to flush her new born baby down a toilet.
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Vanguard gathered that the incident occurred at the popular Moremi Hall of residence on the campus.
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The incident, which shocked the university community, was said to have generated varied reactions as some students expressed shock over what would have prompted the student to commit such act.
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It was further gathered that the young mother, who is in her late 20s is of the Department of Agricultural extension in the university was allegedly caught by one of the cleaners, who raised alarm when she noticed blood streaming from the gutter of the toilet, which linked the drainage.