The Yobe State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged killing of a newborn baby girl whose remains were discovered concealed in a box and abandoned behind a mosque in Damaturu, the state capital.‎‎The command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the suspects were arrested following a swift police investigation into the incident.‎‎Abdulkarim said operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit acted on a distress call received on June 23 regarding the alleged murder of the infant.‎‎He said, “On June 23, 2026, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit responded to a distress call concerning the alleged killing of a newborn baby and the concealment of her remains in Anguwar Boka area of Damaturu.”‎‎According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that a woman who recently gave birth to the child was allegedly involved in circumstances that led to the baby’s death.‎‎“Initial findings indicate that the newborn baby girl was allegedly strangled, after which her remains were hidden inside a box and dumped behind a mosque in the area,” Abdulkarim stated.‎‎The police spokesman added that prompt action by detectives led to the arrest of two suspects who are currently assisting with ongoing investigations.‎‎“Swift police intervention resulted in the arrest of two suspects. They are presently in custody and assisting investigators as efforts continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident,” he said.‎‎He noted that the case remained under investigation, assuring residents that the command would ensure justice is served.‎‎“The investigation is ongoing, and the command is committed to gathering all relevant facts to ensure that justice is done,” Abdulkarim added.‎‎Reacting to the incident, the state Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, condemned the alleged killing, describing it as a “heinous and inhuman act.”‎‎Jibrin said, “Every human life is precious and must be protected. The command will not tolerate violence against children or any vulnerable member of society.”‎‎He warned that anyone found culpable would face prosecution in accordance with the law.‎‎“Whoever is found responsible for this crime will be prosecuted in line with the provisions of the law,” the commissioner stated.‎‎The police chief further reiterated the rights of every child to protection, care and dignity, stressing that violators of such rights would be made to face the full weight of the law.‎‎“Every child has inherent rights guaranteed by law and deserves protection, care and dignity. Those who violate these rights will be held accountable,” Jibrin added.‎Earlier, the Edo State Police Command arrested four suspects and killed one in connection with the kidnapping incident at the Vegetable Market in Benin on June 14, 2026.Related NewsSpeeding vehicle kills woman in Rivers, police nab twoAssaulted 10-year-old recovering steadily, says Anambra First LadyPolice arrest four, kill one linked to Benin market kidnapThe state Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said that three suspects were arrested on June 20 in addition to the one earlier nabbed, bringing the arrest to four while one was killed. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said that three suspects were arrested on June 20 in addition to the one earlier nabbed, bringing the arrest to four while one was killed.