Woman accused of poisoning 6-year-old stepson in Bauchi

Tuesday, October 27 2026 - The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested arrested a 23-year-old woman for allegedly poisoning her six-year-old stepson in Kwaimawa community, Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.

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

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

His family rushed him to PHC Kwaimawa and then to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gombe, where doctors battled to save him, for eight days.

On October 24, 2026, he was confirmed dead by doctors.

Following a report by the Village Head of Kwaimawa, detectives swung into action 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 started vomiting uncontrollably. His family panicked, rushed him to PHC Kwaimawa, then to FMC Gombe where doctors battled to save him.

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

"A home that should protect a child became 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, while commiserating with their families,” he said.

He urges parents, guardians and community leaders to watch over their children more closely and to promptly report strange persons or suspicious movements.