Police detain 19-year-old for alleged murder of newborn
The Adamawa State Police Command has detained a 19-year-old man for allegedly killing his newborn baby in Mubi North Local Government Area. The arrest came following a report by the newborn’s mother, who is the suspect’s girlfriend. In a statement issued in Yola on Saturday, the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed that the suspect was taken into custody on November 8.
According to Nguroje, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect impregnated the complainant and was called to see the child after its birth. During a nighttime visit, he allegedly took advantage of the mother’s absence after sending her on an errand. Upon returning, she discovered that her child was missing. Further investigations revealed that the suspect had killed the baby and buried the body at a location in Girpata, Mubi.
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The case has sparked outrage in the community, with many expressing shock at the tragic incident. Commissioner of Police, Morris Dankombo, has directed that the case be transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for discreet and thorough investigation. The police are committed to ensuring justice is served and have urged the public to provide any relevant information that could assist in their investigation.
Authorities have called for calm while assuring that further details will be disclosed as the investigation progresses.
Written by Sakinat Musa Abubakar, Editor at Neptune Prime
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