The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs has rescued a 19-month-old child, Musa, from alleged abuse and neglect in the Tsamiya Babba area of the state.
The rescue followed complaints by residents who alleged that the child was being maltreated by his foster mother despite legally obtaining custody from the Nassarawa Children’s Home.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the toddler was severely malnourished and was often locked indoors alone for hours. Residents also claimed that the child was frequently left unattended in unsafe conditions.
Following the reports, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Amina Abdullahi, ordered an investigation led by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Muhammad Sambo Iliyasu.
Investigators identified the foster mother as Aisha Shuaibu, who reportedly admitted leaving the child alone on three occasions but failed to explain the multiple scars found on the boy’s body.
The case has been transferred to the Gezawa Divisional Police Headquarters, while the suspect remains in custody pending further investigation.
The commissioner condemned child abuse and warned that the ministry would intensify monitoring of foster homes across the state.
Kano ministry rescues 19-month-old boy from alleged abuse, neglect by foster mother