Woman arrested over alleged poisoning of co-wife’s children in Niger

Niger State police arrested Mariya Abdullahi over the alleged poisoning of her co-wife’s children, aged four and nine, in Takuti, Lapai Local Government Area. The incident reportedly happened around 6 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026; both children lost consciousness, and one died after being taken to a clinic. The other child was referred to a general hospital and is responding to treatment. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said Abdullahi claimed a friend influenced her because she could not have a child with her husband; she is expected to be transferred to Minna for further investigation and prosecution.