Kaduna State Police Arrest Woman for Alleged Murder of Co-Wife’s Baby

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a woman, Zaliha Shuaibu, for the alleged murder of her co-wife’s three-month-old baby boy in Malari Village, Soba Local Government Area of the state.

The incident occurred on May 13, 2025, at the home shared by the suspect, her husband, and the victim’s mother.

According to the police command’s spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, the victim’s mother, Maryam Ibrahim, had left her son alone in her room while she went to the bathroom. Upon returning, she found the baby in an unusual state, with foam in his mouth and an injury on his neck, which eventually led to his death.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, Zaliha Shuaibu, had been holding the baby when the mother returned.

Shuaibu handed the child back to Ibrahim, who immediately noticed the unusual state of the baby. The child was rushed to the village hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

The police stated that following a thorough investigation, it was established that Shuaibu was responsible for the death, aided by a conspiracy involving her and her husband’s younger brother, Lawal Muhammad, who is currently at large.

Shuaibu confessed to using acid to carry out the act, which was provided by Muhammad.

The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, assured the public that justice will be served and that all suspects involved in the crime will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

The police are working to apprehend Muhammad, who is still at large.