The Bauchi State Police Command claimed it detained a woman named Rabi Abubakar in Daba Village after she reportedly scalded her pregnant co-wife.
The victim was delivered of a baby; however, the baby died due to the attack.
The command announced this in a statement signed by the state police public relations officer, Nafiu Habib, and posted on its official Facebook page on Friday.
According to the PPRO, operatives from the ‘C’ Division, Tafawa Balewa Estate, Bauchi, got a report of the incident that occurred on July 22 in the Bauchi LGA.
The statement read, “In a report received on 22nd July 2026 at about 08:00 hours from the Officer In-Charge, Dabe Police Outstation, Soro Division, it was alleged that on 17th July 2026 at about 07:30 hours, the suspect poured boiled water on her 30-year-old co-wife, of the same address, during a domestic altercation.
“Following the incident, the victim was rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for medical treatment. While on admission, and despite being heavily pregnant at the time of the assault, the victim gave birth to a baby boy on 19th July, 2026.
“Unfortunately, the newborn had severe burn injuries and died on the same day. The victim is currently stable and responding to treatment.
“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives immediately visited the scene. The suspect was subsequently traced and arrested, and during preliminary interrogation, she voluntarily confessed to the commission of the offense.”
According to the PPRO, the suspect is currently in custody, “and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet investigation and prosecution.”
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc, condemns the act in strong terms and assures members of the public that the Command will ensure diligent prosecution of the matter.
“He further urges citizens to embrace peaceful resolution of disputes and to report cases of domestic violence to the police for prompt intervention,” the statement added.
