Bauchi Police Arrest Two in Connection with Minors' Deaths

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects related to the deaths of two minors in the Alkaleri and Ganjuwa Local Government Areas. The first incident involved a boy who drank a beverage given by his stepmother, Fatima Ibrahim, 23, on October 16, 2026.

He began vomiting and was hospitalized but died on October 24. Following this, police arrested Ibrahim after a report from the Village Head of Kwaimawa.

In a separate incident, a five-year-old girl was reported missing on October 23 and was later found dead in a pit in Badaromo village on October 24. Her grandfather had alerted the police, leading to a search that resulted in the discovery of her body.

Sadiku Musa, 19, was arrested 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 need for community vigilance regarding children's safety.