The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 20-year-old woman, Maryam Atiku, for burying her baby alive..
Speaking in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, police also noted that the baby was rescued alive.
The statement further said the incident was discovered by a farmer, Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad, while working on his farm near the area.
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According to police, he noticed a patch of disturbed soil resembling a fresh grave and called for help.
Abubakar said, “He raised an alarm and, with the help of nearby residents, exhumed the baby, who was found alive. The infant was rushed to General Hospital, Kamba, where doctors confirmed her condition as stable after receiving medical attention.”
He further added that following investigation, police promptly arrested the 20-year-old mother, for allegedly attempting to kill her newborn baby girl by burying her alive in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
He also said the incident occurred on June 25, 2025, when Maryam allegedly tied the baby’s neck with wrappers, covered her mouth, and buried her in a shallow grave at Malam Yaro bush.
While wadding in on the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bello Sani described the act as “inhuman and unacceptable,” reiterating the command’s zero tolerance for child abuse, exploitation, and gender-based violence.
He urged parents, guardians, and community leaders to protect children under their care and not compromise their future due to poverty or other pressures, even as he commended the wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Zainab Nasir Idris, for supporting the welfare of the rescued baby and praised Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad for his timely intervention.
“The suspect will be arraigned in court, where she will face prosecution aimed at serving as a deterrent to others,” the statement further said.
