[04/09, 1:04 am] My New Number: Sele Media Africa | Crime & Society20-Year-Old Woman Arrested in Kebbi for Burying Newborn Baby Alive; Infant Rescued By Sele Media Africa | September 3, 2025KAMBA, KEBBI STATE — In a deeply disturbing incident, the Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman, Maryam Atiku, for allegedly attempting to kill her newborn baby girl by burying her alive in a shallow grave.According to police reports, the incident occurred on June 25, 2025, in the Nasarawa area of Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area. After giving birth, Atiku allegedly tied three pieces of wrapper around the baby’s neck, covered her mouth, and transported her to a bush near Malam Yaro village, where she dug a shallow grave and buried the infant alive [1] .The following day, June 26, a farmer named Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad noticed freshly disturbed soil on his farmland near Malam Yaro village. Suspecting something amiss, he raised an alarm, prompting villagers to dig up the site. Miraculously, they found the baby still alive and rushed her to the General Hospital in Kamba, where she received immediate medical attention and was confirmed to be in stable condition [1] .Upon receiving the report, detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Birnin Kebbi swiftly arrested Atiku, who confessed to the crime during interrogation. She has since been arraigned in court for prosecution [2] .The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, condemned the act, describing it as “heinous and heartless.” He reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse, exploitation, and all forms of gender-based violence. CP Sani also commended the efforts of Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad, whose timely intervention saved the infant’s life, and acknowledged the support of the wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajia Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, for her assistance in the welfare of the rescued baby [3] .This incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for increased awareness and support for young mothers facing challenges. Authorities urge community leaders and families to provide guidance and support to prevent such tragic occurrences.Sele Media Africa will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.Citations:1.⁠ ⁠Channels Television: www.channelstv.com/2025/09/03/police-arrest-mother-in-kebbi-for-burying-newborn-baby-alive/?utm_source=chatgpt.com2.⁠ ⁠Trending News: www.tvcnews.tv/police-rescue-baby-buried-alive-by-mother-in-kebbi-arrest-suspect/?utm_source=chatgpt.com3.⁠ ⁠Newsmakers: newsmakerslive.org/kebbi-mother-arrested-for-burying-newborn-alive/?utm_source=chatgpt.com[04/09, 1:07 am] My New Number: Sele Media Africa | Crime & Society20-Year-Old Woman Arrested in Kebbi for Burying Newborn Baby Alive; Infant RescuedBy Sele Media Africa | September 3, 2025KAMBA, KEBBI STATE — In a deeply disturbing incident, the Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman, Maryam Atiku, for allegedly attempting to kill her newborn baby girl by burying her alive in a shallow grave.According to police reports, the incident occurred on June 25, 2025, in the Nasarawa area of Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area. After giving birth, Atiku allegedly tied three pieces of wrapper around the baby’s neck, covered her mouth, and transported her to a bush near Malam Yaro village, where she dug a shallow grave and buried the infant alive [1] .The following day, June 26, a farmer named Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad noticed freshly disturbed soil on his farmland near Malam Yaro village. Suspecting something amiss, he raised an alarm, prompting villagers to dig up the site. Miraculously, they found the baby still alive and rushed her to the General Hospital in Kamba, where she received immediate medical attention and was confirmed to be in stable condition [1] .Upon receiving the report, detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Birnin Kebbi swiftly arrested Atiku, who confessed to the crime during interrogation. She has since been arraigned in court for prosecution [2] .The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, condemned the act, describing it as “heinous and heartless.” He reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse, exploitation, and all forms of gender-based violence. CP Sani also commended the efforts of Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad, whose timely intervention saved the infant’s life, and acknowledged the support of the wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajia Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, for her assistance in the welfare of the rescued baby [3] .This incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for increased awareness and support for young mothers facing challenges. Authorities urge community leaders and families to provide guidance and support to prevent such tragic occurrences.Sele Media Africa will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.Citations:1.⁠ ⁠Channels Television: www.channelstv.com/2025/09/03/police-arrest-mother-in-kebbi-for-burying-newborn-baby-alive/?utm_source=chatgpt.com2.⁠ ⁠Trending News: www.tvcnews.tv/police-rescue-baby-buried-alive-by-mother-in-kebbi-arrest-suspect/?utm_source=chatgpt.com3.⁠ ⁠Newsmakers: newsmakerslive.org/kebbi-mother-arrested-for-burying-newborn-alive/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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