The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Ukasha Muhammed and a quack physician after a botched abortion led to the demise of his pregnant 19-year-old girlfriend in Tofa Native Authorities Space of the state.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a press release on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, stated the quack physician, Chidera Ugwu, administered injections and medicines to Amina Balarabe, with intent to trigger miscarriage.
In response to the PPRO, investigations revealed that Chidera Ugwu, has been administering deadly injections to pregnant ladies.
“On 20/12/2023 at about 1030hrs, report was obtained 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 Balarabe, aged 19 years, ‘f’ of Kwanar Mahuwa Tofa LGA Kano and the stated Ukasha Muhammad conspired with one Chidera Ugwu, aged 24 years, ‘m’ of Lanbum Banki Tofa LGA Kano and administered injections and medicines to the stated Amina Balarabe with intent to trigger miscarriage which resulted to her demise,” the assertion learn.
“The suspects have been arrested and confessed to the crime. Investigations revealed that the stated Chidera Ugwu has allegedly been administering deadly injections to pregnant ladies, resulting in tragic penalties.
“The arrest of the Quack Physician signifies a major breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to safeguard the lives and well-being of all of the residents within the State,”
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc assures the general public of the Command’s dedication to conducting thorough investigations within the case,”
“As well as, we’ll work diligently to compile strong proof to make sure the profitable prosecution of the arrested people. Our goal will not be solely to convey the perpetrators to justice but additionally to function a deterrent to others who could ponder such prison actions.
“The CP additionally appreciates the general public’s endurance and belief within the Kano Police Command as we proceed to analyze these horrific crimes.
“Collectively, we are able to convey justice to the victims and ship a powerful message that prison actions is not going to be tolerated in our nice State.”
