Woman Stoned Her Step Daughter To Death In Benue State

A three-year-old girl identified as Khadijah Abdulraman was allegedly stoned to death by her step-mother and dumped in an uncompleted building in Wadata area, near the bank of River Benue in Makurdi, Benue State.

According to sources, she connived with two others to carry out the evil act. 

The body of the little girl was recovered from the abandoned building by the police on Thursday, February 23, 2016.

Confirming the incident in Makurdi, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Moses Iyamu,  said the motive of the crime had yet to be established.

He however said the police had already arrested one suspect, Hadiza Mohammed, whom, he said, had already confessed to the killing.

He said the suspect was currently assisting the police in their investigation and would be charged to court upon the completion of investigation.

The PPRO said the investigation had already begun.