The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman, Rabi Abubakar, for allegedly pouring boiling water on her pregnant co-wife during an altercation in Daba Village, Bauchi Local Government Area.
The incident, which reportedly occurred on July 17, saw the victim subsequently rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi.
The police said that while receiving treatment and despite sustaining severe burns, the victim gave birth to a baby boy on July 19.
The newborn, who reportedly suffered severe burn injuries, died the same day.
The victim was, however, said to be stable and responding to treatment.
According to a statement issued by the spokesman of the Command, SP Nafiu Habib, the suspect was traced and arrested following a report received from the Dabe Police Outpost, Soro Division, on July 22.
The command said the suspect allegedly confessed to the offence during preliminary interrogation.
The suspect is currently in police custody while the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the incident, assuring the public that the command would ensure diligent prosecution.
He urged residents to embrace peaceful resolution of disputes and report cases of domestic violence to the police for prompt intervention.
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