Woman, 27, docked for killing 5-year-old son

A 27-year-old woman has been arriagned before an high court sitting for allegedly killing her 5-year-old son.

The woman, identified as Saratu Ya’u, is facing a count charge of culpable homicide, NAN reports.

The defendant resides at Sabon Birni Village in Gwarzo Local Government Area of the state.

The Prosecutor, Mr Lamido Sorondinki, told the court that the accused person committed the offence on June 12, 2018, at Sabon Birni, Gwarzo.

Sorondinki alleged that on the same date at about 8:25 am, the defendant slaughtered her 5-year-old son with a sharp knife, which led to his death.

The prosecution filed an application before the court in reference to Section 280 (1,2,3 and 4) of the Criminal Justice Law 2019, praying the court to send the defendant to a psychiatric hospital for medical evaluation.

According to the prosecution, the offence contravenes Section 221 of the Penal Code.

The defendant, however, pleaded guilty to the charge.

The trial Judge, Justice Ibrahim Karaye, ordered the defendant to be referred to a psychiatric hospital for medical examinations.

Karaye adjourned the case until Oct. 8, for hearing.