By Deborah Nnamdi
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 in Nasarawa, Dandi Local Government Area.
Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, revealed in a statement on Wednesday that the incident came to light when a farmer, Alhaji Kabiru Muhammed, noticed freshly dug soil on his farmland near Yaro village. Suspicious of the site, he alerted local residents, who dug up the area and discovered the baby girl alive.
Police detectives quickly responded, rescuing the infant and taking her to a nearby hospital, where she is currently receiving medical attention. The mother was later located and taken into custody.
The State Commissioner of Police, Bello M. Sani, condemned the act, calling it “heinous and heartless.” He urged parents and guardians to guide their children away from immoral behavior and reaffirmed the police’s commitment to protecting lives and property. He also warned that anyone involved in criminal activity would be dealt with decisively.
