The Adamawa State Police Command on Monday arrested and charged Fatima Abubakar, 28 years old, and her husband, Abubakar Yuguda, to court for the offences of alleged criminal conspiracy and cruelty to two minors.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, stated that the couple, residents of Sanda, Makama B Ward in Yola South Local Government Area, were apprehended following a report from concerned neighbours regarding the continuous physical abuse of two minors under their custody.
The victims, identified as Hafsat Abubakar (two years) and Usman Abubakar (four years) were subjected to severe maltreatment, by their stepmother before their rescue by the police.
“Both suspects have since confessed to their involvement in the crime and were swiftly charged to the Chief Magistrates Court 2, Jimeta,” the statement added.
He said, “The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, Morris Dankombo, has reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting vulnerable members of society, especially children, and ensuring that perpetrators face justice.”
He urged members of the public to report any incident of abuse and any other criminal act to the police.
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