From Abel Leonard, Lafia
The Nigeria Police, Nasarawa command says it has arrested two suspects for allegedly killing a three- week-old baby, adding that the duo of Abdulkadir Ahmed and Hassan Sabo both males and 40 years old of Ungwan Maina area of Lafia local government of Nasarawa State.
This was disclosed in a press release signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Nansel Ramhan saying preliminary investigation revealed that on 11/10/2022, the principal suspect (Abdulkadir Ahmed) asked his friend (Hassan Sabo) to lure the mother of the deceased to his shop located opposite the correctional facility, Lafia, under the pretext of seeking reconciliation with the lady he earlier cohabited with, got her pregnant and sent her away.
“Upon her arrival at the shop, Abdulkadir Ahmed took the child into his shop while Hassan Sabo engaged her in a discussion outside; suddenly the child screamed and went quiet.
“Abdulkadir Ahmed immediately came out of the shop and the mother enquired to know why the child screamed but was told that the child had gone to sleep. Not satisfied, she rushed into the shop and discovered the body of her child while the culprits immediately zoomed off on a motorcycle.
“The police were notified and the body was swiftly evacuated to Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, where it was confirmed dead and subsequently deposited at the morgue for post-mortem examination.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Adesina Soyemi, immediately ordered an intensive manhunt for the culprits; the search paid off on 13/10/2022 at about 12:30hrs when they were arrested after a painstaking investigation.”
According to him, investigation is ongoing at State Criminal Investigation Department, Lafia, after which, the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.