Police in Yobe State have arrested two people over the death of a newborn baby girl whose body was allegedly hidden in a box and dumped behind a mosque in Damaturu.

The Yobe State Police Command said the arrests followed an investigation launched after officers received a distress call on June 23.

According to police spokesperson SP Dungus Abdulkarim, officers from the Violent Crime Response Unit responded to reports of the incident in the Anguwar Boka area of Damaturu.

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.

“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.”

He added that detectives swiftly arrested two suspects, who are now assisting investigators.

“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.

The police said investigations are still ongoing and promised to ensure justice is served.

The Edo State Police Command has arrested some staff members of a private hospital in the state over the alleged disappearance of a newborn baby at the health facility.

DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the development in Benin City, said the arrests were made to enable operatives investigate the incident.

Ikoedem said the arrested staff members are assisting the police in the investigation.

According to her, some staff members of the health facility had been taken into custody and were assisting investigators.

“Commissioner of Police in the state, Monday Agbonika, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Police Headquarters for a comprehensive investigation.

“He has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter, and some health workers are currently assisting the police with ongoing inquiries,” she said.

DAILY POST gathered that the hospital is located on Omouwadiae Street, off Upper Sakponba Road, in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.

It was also gathered that the incident allegedly occurred after the baby’s mother reportedly fell into a postpartum coma shortly after successfully delivering the baby.

A source who spoke on condition of anonymity said confusion began when the woman regained consciousness and requested to see her baby.

The source said the health workers on duty allegedly failed to produce the newborn.

He added that the mother immediately raised the alarm after being informed that the child could not be accounted for.

“The woman demanded to see her baby after regaining consciousness, but the health workers could not produce the child.

“The matter was subsequently reported to the police, leading to the commencement of investigations into the circumstances surrounding the baby’s disappearance,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Chief Medical Director, identified simply as Okungbowa, and a matron of the hospital who was reportedly on duty when the incident occurred could not be reached following the police complaint.

All efforts to obtain comments from the management of the medical facility were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.

The Imo State Police Command has commenced an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the alleged molestation of a young man at Nduhobokwe, Uzoagba, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State.

According to the command, the investigation became necessary following a video currently circulating on social media showing some police personnel assaulting the young man.

Following a prompt review of the incident, the six officers involved have been identified as Inspector Ugochukwu Ibe, Inspector Nwachi Chimezie, Sergeant Ugoezuhu Austin, Corporal Michael Obi, Corporal Ebuka Onwuegbu and Corporal Amos Sunny.

Reacting to the development, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Garba Bosso, has directed a thorough investigation into the incident to establish the full circumstances surrounding the misconduct of the officers involved.

The officers have been taken into custody, and disciplinary procedures have been initiated in line with the extant regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

The command used the medium to reiterate its zero-tolerance stance on police misconduct, unprofessional conduct and any violation of the rights of citizens.

In a press statement made available to journalists through the desk of the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, the command stated that the actions of the officers, as seen in the video, are inconsistent with the values, ethics and professional standards of the Nigeria Police Force.

The command assured members of the public that the matter would be handled thoroughly, transparently and in accordance with established procedures.

“The outcome of the investigation and disciplinary process will be communicated to the public in due course,” the statement added.