Niger: Woman feeds 2 step kids with poison, one confirmed lifeless

A lady recognized as Mariya Abdullahi from Takuti space of Niger state has reportedly served poison to 2 kids of her co-wife as drink ensuing within the demise of one of many children.

The incident was stated to have occurred on the weekend after the lady served the toxic substance to the children aged 4 years and 9 years to drink.

The kids have been stated to have turn out to be unconscious instantly after ingesting the substance which attracted public consideration and a report made to the police.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Niger state Police command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in Minna on Sunday.

He stated, “On 6th November, 2026 at about 6am, a report was received in Lapai Div that one Mariya Abdullahi of Takuti via Lapai administered some substance suspected to be poison to the children of her co-wife”.

He stated that Police operatives moved to the scene, found the 2 kids who have been 9yrs and 4yrs, got the substance to drink, and in consequence, they grew to become unconscious.

“They were immediately rushed to a nearby clinic, but on arrival at the clinic, one of the victims gave up the ghost and the other was referred to the general hospital, responding to the treatment,” he stated.

He defined that the suspect has been arrested, including that, “She claimed that she was influenced by a friend to commit the act because she couldn’t bear a child for the husband.”