Two persons have been nabbed by operatives of the Kano State Police Command over the death of a pregnant lady, Amina Balarabe.
It was gathered that one Ukasha Muhammed reportedly impregnated Amina Balarabe and took her to the quack doctor, Chidera Ugwu, with the intent to terminate the pregnancy.
Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, who confirmed the incident, said the suspects had since confessed to the crime.
He described the arrest of the quack doctor as a breakthrough, adding that investigation by the command revealed that the ‘doctor’ had allegedly been administering fatal injections to pregnant women, leading to tragic consequences.
He said: “On 20/12/2023 at about 1030hrs, report was received from one Nura Balarabe of Tofa LGA Kano that one Ukasha Muhammed, aged 19 years, ‘m’, of Langel Village Tofa LGA Kano impregnated his sister, Amina Bala, aged 19 years, of Kwanar Mahuwa Tofa LGA Kano and the said Ukasha Muhammad conspired with one Chidera Ugwu, aged 24 years, of Lanbum Banki Tofa LGA Kano and administered injections and drugs on the said Amina Balarabe with intent to cause miscarriage which resulted to her death
The suspects were arrested and confessed to the crime. Investigations revealed that the said Chidera Ugwu has allegedly been administering fatal injections to pregnant women, leading to tragic consequences.
“The arrest of the quack doctor signifies a significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to safeguard the lives and well-being of all the residents in the state.”
In a related development, the command said it has also apprehended a notorious thug, Yusuf Haruna (aka Lagwatsani), aged 18 years of Dala LGA Kano responsible for the murder of a renowned Imam, Mallam Sani Mohammed Shuaibu, who warned him and his gang to stop smoking Indian hemp around the mosque premises
“Haruna attacked and stabbed one Mallam Sani Mohammed Shuaibu, aged 45 years, with a sharp knife at his back while performing ablution, simply because the victim warned him and his gang to stop smoking Indian hemp around the mosque premises.
“As a result, the victim sustained deep injury and was rushed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital and was confirmed dead by the doctor.
“The incident shocked the community and our officers have worked tirelessly to identify and capture the assailant. This arrest is a testament to our unwavering commitment to protecting the sanctity of life and bringing justice to those affected by such heinous acts.
“The Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Gumel, assures the public of the Command’s commitment to conducting thorough investigations in both cases.