Police arrest 3 over teenager’s death from abortion

The operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have apprehended three suspects in connection with the death of an 18-year-old girl from unsafe abortion.

The command’s spokesman, CSP Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the arrest on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Wakil said the incident was reported on April 4.

He said the incident occurred four months prior in the Misau area of Bauchi State.

Wakil said preliminary investigation showed that the first and second suspects lured the girl and engaged in sexual activities with her on several occasions.

The police spokesman noted: “When the victim became pregnant, the duo allegedly conspired with a third suspect, Abubakar Mohammed, who was paid N40,000, to administer an injection intended to terminate the pregnancy.

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“Tragically, the injection led to serious health complications. The victim was rushed to the General Hospital, Misau, and later referred to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Azare.

“Despite medical intervention, she was pronounced dead by hospital authorities during treatment.”

Wakil said the suspects had identified 10 other accomplices, who were currently under investigation at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Misau.

Wakil reiterated the commitment of the command to carry out its statutory responsibility to ensure justice is served, stressing that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Star