Fake doctor, one other arrested for injecting pregnant lady to death

The Kano Police Command on Wednesday said it has arrested a quack doctor, Chidera Ugwu and one other, Ukasha Muhammed for injecting a pregnant lady, Amina Balarabe to death.

Confirming the development, the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, explained that Ukasha Muhammed had impregnated Amina Balarabe and took her to the quack doctor with the intent to terminate the pregnancy she had for him.

CP Gumel in a statement by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said the suspects had since confessed to the crime.

The Police Commissioner who described the arrest of the quack doctor as a breakthrough said further investigation by the command revealed that he has allegedly been administering fatal injections to pregnant women, leading to tragic consequences.

He said: “On 20/12/2023 at about 1030hrs, report was received from one Nura Balarabe, ‘m’, of Tofa LGA Kano that one Ukasha Muhammed, aged 19 years, ‘m’, of Langel Village Tofa LGA Kano Impregnated his sister, Amina Bala, aged 19 years, ‘f’ of Kwanar Mahuwa Tofa LGA Kano and the said Ukasha Muhammad conspired with one Chidera Ugwu, aged 24 years, ‘m’ of Lanbum Banki Tofa LGA Kano and administered injections and drugs to the said Amina Balarabe with intent to cause miscarriage which resulted to her death.

“The suspects were arrested and confessed to the crime. Investigations revealed that the said Chidera Ugwu has allegedly been administering fatal injections to pregnant women, leading to tragic consequences.

“The arrest of the Quack Doctor signifies a significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to safeguard the lives and well-being of all the residents in the State,” he added.

In a related development, the Command said it has also apprehended a notorious thug, Yusuf Haruna AKA Lagwatsani, aged 18 years, of Dala LGA Kano responsible for the senseless murder of a renowned Imam, Mallam Sani Mohammed Shuaibu who warned him and his gang to stop smoking Indian hemp around the Mosque premises.

“Haruna attacked and stabbed one Mallam Sani Mohammed Shuaibu, aged 45 years, with a sharp knife at his back while performing ablution, simply because the victim warned him and his gang to stop smoking Indian hemp around the Mosque premises. As a result, the victim sustained deep injury and was rushed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital and was confirmed dead by the Doctor.

“The incident shock the community, and our officers have worked tirelessly to identify and capture the assailant. This arrest is a testament to our unwavering commitment to protecting the sanctity of life and bringing justice to those affected by such heinous acts.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, assures the public of the Command’s commitment to conducting thorough investigations in both cases. In addition, we will work diligently to compile solid evidence to ensure the successful prosecution of the arrested individuals. Our objective is not only to bring the perpetrators to justice but also to serve as a deterrent to others who may contemplate such criminal actions.

“The CP also appreciates the public’s patience and trust in the Kano Police Command as we continue to investigate these horrific crimes. Together, we can bring justice to the victims and send a resounding message that criminal activities will not be tolerated in our great State.

“Finally, the Commissioner of Police while appreciating the confidence and friendship gesture being extended by the good people of Kano State to the Police Command, also thank everyone for their commitment to prayers, understanding, encouragement, continuous support, and cooperation. He further urges everyone to keep reporting any suspicious movement of persons or items they come across to the nearest Police Station.”