The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs has rescued a 19-month-old boy identified as Musa from alleged abuse and neglect in the Tsamiya Babba area of Kano State.
The rescue followed complaints from residents who accused the child’s foster mother of maltreatment despite legally obtaining custody of the toddler from the Nassarawa Children’s Home.
Preliminary findings revealed that the child was severely malnourished and allegedly left locked indoors for long periods without supervision.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Amina Abdullahi, ordered an investigation headed by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Muhammad Sambo Iliyasu.
Investigators identified the foster mother as Aisha Shuaibu, who reportedly admitted leaving the child alone on several occasions but could not explain the scars discovered on the boy’s body.
The matter has been transferred to the Gezawa Divisional Police Headquarters, while the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.
The commissioner also warned that the ministry would strengthen monitoring of foster homes across the state to prevent further cases of child abuse.
