Shocking Incident in Lokoja
A housewife, Barkisu Sulaiman, has been arrested in Karaworo-Lokoja for allegedly throwing her newborn baby into a drainage system. The incident occurred on Tuesday, following a tip-off from a close confidante of the suspect.
Friend’s Confession Leads to Arrest
According to reports, Barkisu’s friend, moved by the condition of the abandoned infant, confided in an elderly man in the area about the crime. The friend revealed that Barkisu had claimed to be pregnant for a servant of her ailing husband, who had denied responsibility for the child and urged her to terminate the pregnancy.
Allegations and Investigation
Residents took swift action upon learning of the situation, leading to Barkisu’s arrest. During questioning, she allegedly admitted to abandoning her one-day-old baby due to guilt over cheating on her husband.
Paul Igweibuke, the Kogi State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, confirmed that Barkisu is in custody and that an investigation is underway.