The Police in Yobe has arrested a 22-year-old housewife, Khadija Yakubu, for allegedly killing her three stepsons through poisoning.
One other child who suffered from the poisoning was left in critical condition.
The spokesperson of the Command, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the arrest on Friday in Damaturu.
Abdulkarim said that the incident occurred about 9:00 am on Friday at Makarahuta in Potiskum Local Government Area of the state.
He said that preliminary investigation showed that the suspect allegedly gave the children aged between seven and 12, a poisonous tea during breakfast.
“The children were rushed to a hospital after taking tea prepared by the suspect in the early hours of Friday Sept.17, about 0900hrs.
“Three of the victims died while receiving treatment and one other remained unconscious,” he said.
The spokesperson said the incident was reported to the Divisional Police
Headquarters, Potiskum by the suspect’s husband, Alhaji Haruna, about 1:00 pm.
He said investigation into the case was ongoing with a view to prosecuting the suspect. (NAN)
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