According to a statement released on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, the tragic incident occurred on May 13, 2025, at the home shared by the suspect, her husband, and the baby’s mother, Maryam Ibrahim.
Hassan explained that Maryam had left her baby boy alone in her room to use the bathroom. On her return, she found Zaliha holding the child. Upon taking the baby back, Maryam noticedfoam around his mouth and an injury on his neck. The baby was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Zaliha had conspired with her husband’s younger brother, Lawal Muhammad, who is currently on the run. Zaliha later confessed to using acid, which was supplied by Muhammad, to harm the child.
The Divisional Police Officer of Soba swiftly acted on the report and arrested Zaliha. The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, has assured the public that all individuals involved in the crime will be brought to justice.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to apprehend the fleeing accomplice.
