SEO Title: Bauchi Police Arrest 23-Year-Old Stepmother Over Alleged Poisoning of Stepson
SEO Description: The Bauchi State Police Command arrests 23-year-old Fatima Ibrahim over the death of her six-year-old stepson following an alleged poisoning in Alkaleri LGA.
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 23-year-old woman, Fatima Ibrahim, over the alleged poisoning and subsequent death of her six-year-old stepson, Mubarak Ibrahim.
The incident occurred in Kwaimawa village, located within Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. According to police disclosures released on Monday, October 26, 2026, detectives launched an immediate investigation following a formal report filed by the local village head.
Police reports indicate that the young victim ingested a suspected poisonous beverage administered by the stepmother, which triggered severe complications:
Initial Reaction: Shortly after consuming the beverage, Mubarak began vomiting uncontrollably.
Medical Transfer: He was initially rushed to the Primary Health Centre in Kwaimawa before being transferred to the Federal Medical Centre in Gombe State for emergency medical treatment.
Fatal Complications: Despite receiving specialized medical care over an eight-day period, the six-year-old succumbed to complications on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Speaking on behalf of the command, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Nafi'u Habib, disclosed that police operatives simultaneously arrested a second suspect linked to a separate child death in the state:
Missing Child Case: A five-year-old girl, Habiba Abubakar, was reported missing on October 23 from Zaila village in Ganjuwa Local Government Area.
Discovery & Arrest: Her body was discovered on October 24 inside a shallow pit behind the village. Police officers from the Soro Division cordoned off the scene and arrested 19-year-old Sadiku Musa in connection with the homicide.
Both criminal files have been formally transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi for further investigation and eventual prosecution.
Reacting to the dual tragic incidents, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, described the deaths as heartbreaking, inhuman, and unacceptable.
The Police Command extended condolences to the bereaved families while appealing to parents, guardians, and traditional community heads to intensify vigilance over children's safety and promptly report suspicious activities to security authorities.