The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a woman, Fatima Ibrahim, in connection with the death of her six-year-old stepson, Mubarak Ibrahim, in Kwaimawa community, Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafi’u Habib, confirmed the development to journalists on Monday, stating that the child reportedly began vomiting uncontrollably shortly after consuming a beverage allegedly given to him by the suspect.
According to Habib, the boy was initially taken to the Primary Health Care Centre in Kwaimawa by his family before being referred to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gombe, for further medical attention.
He explained that medical personnel battled to save the child’s life for eight days, but he was eventually pronounced dead on October 24, 2026.
The police spokesperson said the suspect’s arrest followed a complaint lodged by the Village Head of Kwaimawa, prompting detectives to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
Habib added that Fatima remains in police custody as investigations continue.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, described the incident as heartbreaking and inhumane, assuring the bereaved family that the command would work to ensure justice .