FCT Police Arrest Woman for Killing Newborn in Jabi
Officers of the FCT Police Command arrested Ms Precious Yohanna, 27, for killing her newborn son with a razor blade and abandoning the body in a bush at Jabi, FCT. The police received a distress call on October 4, 2026, at approximately 10:30 PM, reporting the discovery of the abandoned baby.
Upon arrival, police operatives from Jabi Division found the lifeless body of a male infant with deep wounds on the throat and abdomen. The infant was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
Following the incident, Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, ordered a manhunt for the perpetrator. With community assistance, Yohanna was traced and arrested.
Investigations revealed she gave birth on October 3, 2026, at about 4:00 PM, and inflicted the fatal injuries out of hatred for the baby's father. The police condemned the act and assured the public of a thorough investigation, with Yohanna remaining in custody pending charges.
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