Stepmother, 19-year-old arrested in connection with death of minors in Bauchi

A stepmother has been arrested by the operatives of Bauchi State Police Command in connection the death of a minor in Alkaleri Local Government Council of Bauchi State.

The police said the incident happened after a stepmother identified as Fatima Ibrahim of Kwaimawa village offered a beverage to her grandchild on October 16, 2026 and the boy allegedly drank it and began to vomit uncontrollably.

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He was rushed to a Primary Health Care Centre in Kwaimawa before he was proceeded to Gombe Federal Medical Centre as there was no improvement.

The child continue to battle for his life at the Gombe FMC for eight days before he gave up the ghost on October 24, which was confirmed in a medical report.

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In a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, Nafiu Habib on Monday, disclosed another incident in Ganjuwa Local Government Council of the State involving the death of a five-old girl.

The police in a statement said a five year-old girl was found dead in a pit in Badamoro village on October 24.

The police operatives went into investigation after the girl’s grandfather reported her missing to the Police on October 23 at about 7.00pm.

“Following a report by the Village Head of Kwaimawa, detectives swung into action and arrested the suspect. She is now in custody as the investigation continues,” the statement partly read.

Habib explained that the girl’s grandfather had reported her missing to the police at about 7 pm on October 23, prompting a search by residents of the community.

Unfortunately, the lifeless body of the child was found in a small water pit behind the village at about 7.00am the following day.

“Upon receiving the report, police operatives from Soro Division cordoned off the scene and arrested one Sadiku Musa, 19, of the same address, in connection with the heinous act,” the statement added.

The police spokesperson said both cases had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet and thorough investigations.

The state Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, described the incidents as heartbreaking and inhumane, assuring the families of the deceased children that the command would pursue justice.

“These are innocent souls. Children who looked up to adults for protection. We will ensure that justice speaks for Habiba and Mubarak,” the commissioner vowed.

The CP also commiserated with the bereaved families and urged parents, guardians and community leaders to pay closer attention to the safety of children.

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