A mother whose fixation with 'clean eating' led to the death of her severely malnourished toddler has expressed regret at her way of life stating she now realises she was residing in a harmful 'bubble'.

Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah, 43, stated she now 'wished she had actually done more research study about ... healthy diets' however was 'trying to protect myself from all the bad things worldwide'.

She and her partner Tai, 42, were imprisoned for a total of 44 years in December over the death of three year old Abiyah, whose remains were discovered buried in the back garden of their former Birmingham home.

The couple, both degree-educated, resided in squalor after turning their back on society, making it through only on fruit, nuts and seeds having established a 'kingdom' in which they lived under their own faith and laws.

They were found to have actually willfully neglected Abiyah by failing to offer him with adequate food and to essential medical attention - prioritising their 'distorted system of beliefs' over his well-being.

An evaluation by Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership, published today, recommends health and social care employees and police might have been put off challenging to couple's religions over fears of being viewed as discriminatory.

The report said Abiyah became 'undetectable and lost from professional view' following a lack of 'exploration or curiosity' by health visitors while the Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020 most likely added to the 'lack of follow-through activity'.

Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah, 43, said it was now 'hard to accept that my technique did not cause the very best outcomes for my kid which it took the court process to take me out of that bubble'.

Tai, the 42-year-old child of a former Nigerian government official, was imprisoned for 24-and-a-half years at Coventry Crown Court in December after being convicted of causing the death of Abiyah, child cruelty and perverting the course of justice. He decreased to be talked to for the review

Abiyah Yasharahyalah was discovered buried in the garden of the cpuple's former home in Clarence Road, Handsworth, Birmingham

Abiyah's birth in 2016 was registered but he was not seen by medics or experts after 2018 and his death in January 2020 went undetected. Officials only found the kid had passed away practically three years later on, after authorities were asked to conduct a welfare check on the couple.

They confessed burying him in the garden after laying with his body for 8 days in the hope he would be reincarnated.

When his remains were exhumed, he was found to have had severe poor nutrition, rickets, anaemia and stunted growth thanks to his minimal diet. His rotting teeth were falling out and he had 5 fractures that would have triggered horrible pain.

The evaluation stated the case showed the need for 'specialists to be positive to ask concerns about different cultures and belief systems without worry of being perceived as prejudiced'.

Abiyah was last seen by medical professionals in 2018 after which there was a 'catastrophic deterioration in his health and welfare between that point and his death in early 2020 due to the dreadful neglect by his moms and dads'. Report author Kevin Bell stated the last months his life 'should have been unimaginably sad and painful'.

Both the mother and father were said to be members of Royal Ahayah's Witness explained as an 'unknown spiritual motion that has ties to Black Israelites and is based upon the belief that mainstream Christianity is developed to subjugate the Black Community.'

Tai and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah visualized leaving Coventry Crown Court

The indication on the front door of the couple's home in Birmingham

Pictures from inside the couple's home in Birmingham showing the squalor they resided in

The review stated their hostility towards those in authority triggered the focus of professionals to be 'diverted or distracted' from the kids's welfare while the couple's various name modifications and aliases made it harder for companies to track and share details effectively.

It kept in mind that Abiyah 'was only ever seen by a little number of specialists during his life time, and for a minimal time just'.

According to records, he was seen by a health visitor in April 2016 shortly after his birth, and the following month for a check-up.

There was some contact in 2018 with a regional authority social worker in London and four check outs to a children's centre in Birmingham, but the review said: 'Records of these contacts and interactions are extremely restricted, enhancing that there was very little insight into (Abiyah's) presence, health or welfare.'

Abiyah's parents' trial heard cops checked out the Clarence Road residential or commercial property in Handsworth 3 times, consisting of in February 2018 when Abiyah lived.

The review stated that with regard to this see 'no details were tape-recorded' about Abiyah, with his presence 'nearly undetectable on evaluation of records'.

Elsewhere, the evaluation kept in mind 'no expedition or interest' from the health going to service, run by Birmingham Community Health Care NHS Foundation Trust, about Abiyah's mom's desire for a home birth without any medical intervention.
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In March 2020, health visitor records said it had actually been noted at a safeguarding conference that Abiyah had actually not been seen by them considering that his six-week assessment, with visits at the one and two-year marks because his birth not attended.

He had also not received any regular immunisations. While a follow-up query was planned, there was no record of why it never ever happened, although the evaluation stated that the coronavirus lockdown which began that year most likely contributed.

The various authorities entering contact with the kid's household revealed a 'general absence of understanding or assessment of the parents' belief systems', causing an 'inadequate understanding about the effect on his care, the review said.

It included that his parents' behaviour 'frequently distracted or diverted expert attention' away from his safety and well-being.

The evaluation stated: 'Parental resistance of guidance, support or authority ultimately led to (Abiyah) becoming invisible and lost from professional view.'

The report consisted of reflections that while social employees had been conscious of the family's culture and moms and dads' beliefs and lifestyle, they appeared not to have thought about 'with detailed curiosity' the influence on Abiyah's security and wellness, 'such as if indeed his general needs were being met'.

Tai, the 42-year-old child of a former Nigerian federal government official, was imprisoned for 24-and-a-half years at Coventry Crown Court in December while 43-year-old Naiyahmi received a 19-and-a-half-year sentence after being convicted of causing the death of Abiyah, kid cruelty and perverting the course of justice.
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Judge Mr Justice Wall stated the reality the couple had actually taken no pictures of the young boy in the last 4 months of his life was 'a clear sign that you understood already how sick he was'.

The judge told them: 'Abiyah passed away as a result of your wilful overlook of him. He was significantly stunted in his development - at practically 4 years of age, he was buried in the clothes of an 18-month-old. 'It is hard to envision a worse case of neglect.'

Abiyah Yasharahyalah was believed to be aged around three when he died in early 2020

The couple shot themselves dancing with meat cleavers

As part of the review, the views of both parents were looked for. Tai refused to be talked to but Yasharahyalah agreed telling the review it was now 'hard to accept that my method did not cause the finest outcomes for my kid which it took the court process to take me out of that bubble'.

She said at the time, she did not think Abiyah required assist with any health problem.

In a declaration, and Sue Harrison Co-Chairs of the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership, stated the review had actually 'determined important knowing'.

They said: 'Learning includes agencies working together jointly to secure kids who end up being 'out of sight' and working more effectively with families who discover themselves on the fringes of society, assisting them to access support and intervening where required when children are at threat.

'Protecting kids out of expert sight is a real obstacle, provided the limits of statutory powers to ensure all kids are regularly seen. Our Partnership has actually made this one of our leading tactical top priorities to guarantee that we do everything we perhaps can to recognize danger to those children who are out of sight.'

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An NSPCC spokesperson stated: 'While the moms and dads of little Abiyah are eventually accountable for his death, this review brings into sharp focus why it is crucial that professionals demonstrate interest and examination.

'This implies asking probing questions, signing up with up and sharing details and carrying out quality assessments to inform an understanding of the effect of the moms and dads' behaviour on the child.

'This is particularly tough when moms and dads are reluctant and resistant to engage, which in this circumstance took the focus far from the safety of this little young boy until tragically it was far far too late.

'Having the confidence to identify and understand how to ask about ethnicity, cultural and belief associated behaviours, while keeping an open mind, can help child protecting professionals across agencies construct better relationships with families and identify the effect and possible threats to kids.

'It is acknowledged that this and the other discovering points raised by the evaluation have been taken on board by the organisations involved and modifications have been made to better safeguard kids.'