Dar es Salaam, April 21 -- SUMBAWANGA: POLICE in Rukwa Region have arrested a Form Four student for allegedly giving birth and throwing her newborn baby into a pit latrine at her parents home.

The Rukwa Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Shadrack Masija, confirmed the incident, saying the teenager, whose name has been withheld for legal and ethical reasons, gave birth in secret and disposed of the baby shortly after delivery.

“The schoolgirl delivered her baby at home, then threw the infant into the toilet pit and proceeded to attend classes the same day,” said Commander Masija.

Eyewitnesses at the scene, who requested anonymity, said the toilet was nearly full, which may have prevente...