In a shocking turn of events, a 24-year-old woman identified as Furera Abubakar has been apprehended on charges of allegedly causing the death of her co-wife’s four-day-old infant through the use of an insecticide. The heartrending incident transpired in Bantu Village, located within the Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
According to a statement released by the Bauchi State Police Command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Ahmed Wakil, on Tuesday, the tragic episode occurred on August 19, 2023. The newborn child, who had been welcomed into the world on August 15, 2023, was reported to have fallen victim to the alleged act before the scheduled naming ceremony.
The law enforcement statement elucidated, “The Bauchi State Police Command’s operatives have taken into custody Furera Abubakar, a 24-year-old female resident of Bantu Village in the Ningi Local Government Area. She stands accused of culpable homicide.”
The harrowing incident came to the attention of authorities through a report filed with the Ningi Divisional Police headquarters on August 19, 2023. Preliminary investigations have divulged that the suspect, Furera Abubakar, shared the status of being a co-wife with the infant’s mother.
The statement continued, “As unveiled during initial inquiries, the suspect gained access to the room occupied by her co-wife and proceeded to administer liquid insecticide to the infant’s unhealed umbilical cord.”
Law enforcement authorities have affirmed their commitment to conducting a comprehensive investigation into the distressing incident. Upon the conclusion of the investigation, Furera Abubakar will face prosecution for her alleged involvement in the tragic death of the newborn child.
This heartrending event serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the somber consequences of alleged criminal actions. The local community and authorities alike are left grappling with the deeply distressing circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
