Friday, October 17, 2025 - The Police Command in Kaduna State
has arrested a 35-year-old man, Shafiu Dahiru, for allegedly k!lling his
three-day-old baby at Unguwan Lasa in Soba Local Government Area.
Sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the
suspect allegedly strangled the infant, born to his wife, Hadiza Shafiu, aged
25.
Upon receiving the information, the DPO and his patrol team
immediately mobilised to the scene and rushed the baby to a hospital, where a
medical doctor confirmed the child d3ad.
Police authorities said the motive behind the tragic act is
yet to be ascertained, while the suspect has been taken into custody for
investigation.
At the family’s request, the baby’s remains were released for
burial in accordance with Islamic rites, without a post-mortem examination.
The case will be transferred to the State Criminal
Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation.
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