Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A 19‑month‑old boy, Musa, has been rescued from severe abuse and neglect at the hands of his foster mother in the Tsamiya Babba community of Gezawa Local Government Area, Kano State. The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs acted after receiving repeated complaints from residents who reported that the toddler was being locked inside the house for hours while his foster mother went about her daily activities.
Commissioner for Women Affairs, Amina Abdullahi, personally visited the residence in the early hours of the day to assess the situation before ordering a full investigation. A special intervention team, led by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Muhammad Sambo Iliyasu, carried out extensive inquiries with support from local vigilantes and community members. According to the ministry’s Director of Public Enlightenment, Bintu Nuhu‑Yamasaki, preliminary investigations revealed that the toddler was severely malnourished and was often left unattended, exposing him to serious health and safety risks.
The foster mother was identified as Aisha Shuaibu, who had been legally given custody of the child from the Nassarawa Children’s Home. She was also caring for another child, eight‑year‑old Kabir, from the same home. During interrogation, Ms Shuaibu admitted leaving the child alone on three occasions. However, investigators said she failed to provide satisfactory explanations for the multiple scars found on Musa’s body.
The case has been transferred to the Gezawa Divisional Police Headquarters, where the suspect remains in police custody pending further investigation and possible prosecution. The ministry has also confirmed that both children have been removed from the foster mother’s care and are now in protective custody.
Commissioner Amina Abdullahi condemned all forms of child abuse and neglect, warning that the ministry would take decisive action against any foster parent found mistreating children placed under their care. She added that the ministry would intensify monitoring and follow‑up visits to foster homes across the state to ensure the safety, welfare and well‑being of vulnerable children.
Musa’s rescue is a stark reminder that child abuse can lurk in places where trust is presumed. For now, the toddler is safe and receiving medical attention, while the foster mother who locked him away now sits in a police cell.
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