Kebbi police arrested a 20-year-old woman for allegedly burying her newborn alive, after villagers rescued the baby from a shallow grave.
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman, Maryam Atiku, for allegedly burying her newborn baby girl alive in a shallow grave at Nasarawa, Dandi Local Government Area.
Police spokesperson CSP Nafiu Abubakar said in a statement on Wednesday that the incident was uncovered after a farmer, Alhaji Kabiru Muhammed, noticed freshly dug sand on his farmland near Yaro village. Villagers who dug up the site discovered the baby still alive.
A police team immediately rescued the infant and took her to a health facility, where she is receiving medical attention. The mother was later traced and arrested.
Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Bello M. Sani, condemned the act, describing it as “heinous and heartless.” He urged parents to guide their children against immoral behavior and assured residents that criminal elements would face swift justice.
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