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3 children die after taking tea in Yobe

by Shamsudeen Danmallam
September 19, 2021
in Around Nigeria, Lead of the Day
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Three children have died after drinking tea allegedly poisoned by their step mother, Khadija Yakubu, in Makara Huta community in Potiskum local government area of Yobe State.

Spokesperson of the state Police Command, Dungus Abdulkareem, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday.

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He identified the victims as Umar, 12; Maryam, 11; Ahmed, nine; and Zainab, seven.

Abdulkareem said findings by the Police have revealed that “the children were rushed to a hospital after taking the tea prepared by the suspect, Khadija Yakubu, 23, in the early hours of Friday.”

He added that “three of the victims died while receiving treatment and one remained unconscious.

“The suspect has been apprehended and is in custody. Investigation has begun to ascertain the remote and immediate cause of the incident. She will be charged after investigation.”

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