The police in Kaduna State have arrested a woman identified as Zaliha Shuaibu for the alleged murder of her co-wife’s three-month-old baby boy.
The incident took place on May 13, 2025, in Malari Village, Soba Local Government Area of the state.
A statement issued on Friday by the spokesperson of the Kaduna State Police Command, Mansir Hassan, explained that Maryam Ibrahim, the co-wife of Shuaibu, had left her son alone in her room while she went to the bathroom.
Upon returning from the bathroom, she found the baby with the suspect.
When Shuaibu handed the child back to Ibrahim, the infant was found in an unusual state, with foam in his mouth and an injury on his neck, which eventually led to his death.
The police spokesperson stated that following a thorough investigation, it was established that Shuaibu was responsible for the death.
According to Hassan, Shuaibu was aided by a conspiracy involving her and her husband’s younger brother, one Lawal Muhammad, now currently at large, who provided her with the acid used to commit the act.
He added that following the incident, the DPO Soba swung into action and apprehended Zaliha Shuaibu, the accused person.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, Rabiu Muhammad, has assured the public that justice will be served in the matter.
In a statement, Muhammad stated that all suspects involved in the crime will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
