The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman for allegedly pouring boiling water on her pregnant co-wife, leading to the d3ath of the baby.
The incident occurred on July 17, 2026 in Daba Village, Bauchi Local Government Area during a domestic altercation.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 23, 2026 said the suspect, Rabi Abubakar, was arrested for alleged infanticide and causing grievous hurt.
According to the PPRO, the victim was subsequently rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for treatment.
Habib said that while receiving treatment and despite sustaining severe burns, the victim gave birth to a baby boy on July 19.
The newborn, who reportedly suffered severe burn injuries, d!ed the same day.
The victim, however, is said to be stable and responding to treatment.
“Operatives of the ‘C’ Division, Tafawa Balewa Estate, Bauchi have arrested one Rabi Abubakar ‘f’ 20-years-old of Daba Village, Bauchi LGA, in connection with an incident of Infanticide and Causing Grievous Hurt,” the statement read.
“In a report received on 22nd July 2026 at about 0800hrs from the Officer In-Charge, Dabe Police Outstation, Soro Division, it was alleged that on 17th July, 2026 at about 0730hrs, the suspect poured boiled water on her 30-years-old co-wife, of the same address, during a domestic altercation.
“Following the incident, the victim was rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi, for medical treatment.
“While on admission, and despite being heavily pregnant at the time of the assault, the victim gave birth to a baby boy on 19th July, 2026.
“Unfortunately, the newborn had severe burn injuries and died on the same day. The victim is currently stable and responding to treatment.
“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives immediately visited the scene. The suspect was subsequently traced, arrested, and during preliminary interrogation, she voluntarily confessed to the commission of the offence.
“The suspect is currently in custody and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Bauchi for discreet investigation and prosecution.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), condemns the act in strong terms and assures members of the public that the Command will ensure diligent prosecution of the matter.
“He further urges citizens to embrace peaceful resolution of disputes and to report cases of domestic violence to the Police for prompt intervention.”