Woman allegedly poisons her 6-year-old stepson in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested arrested a 23-year-old lady for allegedly poisoning her six-year-old stepson in Kwaimawa group, Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a press release on Monday, October 26, 2026 stated the kid, Mubarak Ibrahim, allegedly died after he took a drink given to him by his stepmother, Fatima Ibrahim.

According to the PPRO, the boy began vomiting uncontrollably after taking the drink.

His household rushed him to PHC Kwaimawa after which to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gombe, the place medical doctors battled to save lots of him, for eight days.

On October 24, 2026, he was confirmed useless by medical doctors.

Following a report by the Village Head of Kwaimawa, detectives swung into motion and arrested the suspect.

“On 16th October, 2026 at about 1600hrs, his world changed after he allegedly took a drink given to him by his stepmother, one Fatima Ibrahim, 23 years old, of Kwaimawa village,” the statement read.

“Moments later, the cheerful boy began vomiting uncontrollably. His household panicked, rushed him to PHC Kwaimawa, then to FMC Gombe the place medical doctors battled to save lots of him.

“For eight days, he fought for his life. On 24th October, 2026, he lost the battle. A doctor confirmed him dead.

“A house that ought to shield a toddler turned the place his life ended.

“Following a report by the Village Head of Kwaimawa, detectives swung into action and arrested the suspect. She is now in custody as investigation continues.”

The case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi for discreet and thorough investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc(+), has described the incident as heartbreaking and inhuman.

“We will ensure that justice speaks for Habiba and Mubarak,” the CP vowed, whereas commiserating with their households,” he stated.

He urges dad and mom, guardians and group leaders to observe over their youngsters extra carefully and to promptly report unusual individuals or suspicious actions.