Police in Jigawa state have exhumed the corpse of a new born baby buried alive in Kiyawa local government Jigawa state.
Spokesman of the command DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen.
He said the incident happened on 02/12/2022, at about 2350hrs after a 30 year old Balaraba Shehu of Tsurma village in Kiyawa LGA is suspected to have given birth and buried the new born baby.
Shiisu said after police received the report, a team of Policemen were mobilized and proceeded to the scene of crime.
He said on arrival, detectives swung into action and exhumed the new born baby buried in the toilet.
Shiisu said the suspect was arrested and the baby was rushed to General Hospital Dutse, and certified dead by Medical Doctor.
He explained that preliminary Investigation led to the arrest of 25 years old man Amadu Sale alias Dan kwairo of Akar village in Kiyawa LGA who was alleged to be responsible for the unwanted pregnancy.
The suspects however conspired and buried the baby after delivery.
The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command, CP Emmanuel Ekot Effiom however directed that, the case should be transfered to SCID Dutse, for discreet Investigation.
The suspects would be charged to court after investigation.
