Woman accused of strangling her newborn baby to death and dumping remains at Yobe mosque

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a woman for allegedly k!lling her newborn baby girl in Damaturu, the state capital.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 said the woman was arrested alongside another suspect.  

According to the PPRO, operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit responded to a distress call alleging that a newborn baby was strangled to d3ath and her remains concealed in a box before being abandoned behind a mosque at Anguwar Boka area of Damaturu. 

Abdulkarim said preliminary investigation revealed that the female suspect, who recently gave birth to the baby, was allegedly involved in the infanticide and concealment.

"The Yobe State Police Command has condemned in strong terms any act capable of causing grievous harm, particularly against infants and vulnerable persons,” the statement read.

"The Command notes with concern incidents involving abandoned newborn babies and reiterates that every child born has inherent rights under the law and deserves protection, care, and dignity. 

"Any person found culpable of violating these rights will be made to face the full weight of the law.

"On 23rd June, 2026, at about 1610hrs, the Violent Crime Response Unit of the Command responded to a distress call regarding the alleged k!lling of a newborn baby girl and subsequent concealment of the remains.

"Preliminary investigation revealed that a female suspect, who recently gave birth to the baby, was allegedly involved in an incident where the child was strangled and the remains concealed in a box before being abandoned behind a mosque at Anguwar Boka area of Damaturu.

"Following swift police action, two suspects were arrested and are currently assisting the investigation. 

"The case remains under investigation as the Command continues to gather facts and ensure that justice is served.

"Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin psc mspsp, described the incident as a heinous and inhuman act, stressing that every human life is precious and must be protected.

“The CP warned that the Command will not tolerate any act of violence against children or any vulnerable person, and anyone found responsible will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.”