Bauchi Police Arrest Two in Connection with Minors' Deaths

The Bauchi State Police Command arrested two suspects related to the deaths of two minors in Alkaleri and Ganjuwa local government areas. Nafiu Habib, the Command’s spokesperson, reported that the first incident involved a boy who drank a beverage from his stepmother, Fatima Ibrahim, 23, of Kwaimawa village, on October 16, 2026.

After experiencing severe vomiting, he was taken to the Primary Health Care Centre in Kwaimawa and later transferred to the Federal Medical Centre, Gombe, where he died on October 24. Following a report from the Village Head, Fatima Ibrahim was arrested.

In a separate incident, a five-year-old girl was reported missing by her grandfather on October 23, and her body was discovered in a water pit on October 24. Police arrested Sadiku Musa, 19, in connection with this case.

Both cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu expressed condolences to the families and emphasized the importance of child safety.