Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested a housewife named Zaliha Shuaibu for allegedly killing her co-wife’s three-month-old baby by feeding him acid in Malari village, located in the Soba Local Government Area of the state.
The incident, it was gathered occurred inside the family compound shared by the suspect, her husband, and the baby’s mother, Maryam Ibrahim on Tuesday, 13 May, 2025.
The Katsina State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incident through a statement, saying that the suspect was arrested following a swift investigation by the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the Soba Division.
According to Hassam, trouble began when Maryam left her baby alone in the room to use the bathroom, stressing that upon her return, she found the infant in the arms of her co-wife, Zaliha.
The state police image-maker added that Zaliha handed the child back to Maryam, who immediately noticed that the baby was in distress, with foam coming out of his mouth and a visible injury on his neck.
“The child was rushed to a nearby hospital in the village but was pronounced dead on arrival.”Hassan said, just as he also explained that the DPO of Soba Division quickly mobilised his team and arrested the suspect, Zaliha Shuaibu
Hassan also disclosed that during interrogation, she confessed to feeding the baby acid with the help of her husband’s younger brother, Lawal Muhammad, who is currently on the run.
According to Hassan, Zaliha confessed that it was Lawal who provided the acid used to carry out the heinous act.
The Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, CP Rabiu Muhammad, has assured the public that no stone will be left unturned in the investigation and that all individuals connected to the crime will be brought to book.
Mohammed assured that the fleeing suspect would be tracked down and would face the full wrath of the law.
