WOMAN IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR KIDNAPPING FAMILY MEMBER’S SIX-MONTH-OLD BABY
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The Niger State Police Command has successfully rescued a six-month-old baby who was abducted by her cousin and taken to the Federal Capital Territory for sale.
The incident occurred last Saturday in the Kwamba area of Suleja when the baby’s mother briefly left her in the care of her cousin, Joy Nuwa from Nassarawa State. Nuwa, allegedly in collaboration with some neighbors, kidnapped the baby and transported her to Kubwa, Abuja, intending to sell her.
However, their plan was foiled after the baby was reported missing to the Niger State Police. Following an investigation, the authorities recovered the child and reunited her with her mother.
In a statement on Friday, the police command’s spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed that all suspects have been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.
“On 25th January 2025, at about 9am, Police operatives attached to Maje Div arrested four suspects who are; Joy Nuwa (20) of Nasarawa, Favour James (25) of Kwamba, Ezekiel Emmanuel (30), Kwamba and Patience Obana (23) of Kubwa, Abuja.”
“On 24th January 2025 at about 10pm, a report of a missing baby was made at Maje Div that on same date at about 9.30pm, a mother of a six-month-old baby at Kwamba area of Suleja, left the baby with her cousin named Joy Nuwa, and went out for a message.”
“Upon the return of the mother, she discovered that the baby and Joy were not at home, and she immediately contacted the said cousin who claimed she left the baby in the house and locked the door.
“In the course of an investigation, it was discovered that there was no breaking into the room, which led to the interrogation of neighbours. Emmanuel Ezekiel and Favour James of the same compound were arrested. Emmanuel confessed that they conspired with Joy and took the baby to one Patience Obana of Kubwa, FCT Abuja to facilitate the sale of the baby.
“The said Joy, Favour and Patience were later arrested through Emmanuel and the baby was rescued unhurt. All suspects have been transferred to SCID Minna for further investigation and diligent prosecution,” Abiodun stated.
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