By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
The Police in Akwa Ibom has arrested a 23 year old woman for stealing a baby belonging to her neighbour.
The suspect, Good news is alleged to have stolen the baby after she tore the net of the room where the baby was kept by her grandmother, whose daughter left the baby in her care.
In a statement in Uyo weekend, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John said the arrest marked a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and protect vulnerable members of the public, particularly children.
According to the statement, “on 26th February, 2026, at about 0828hrs, one Peace ‘F’, in company of her mother, reported at the Police Station that her two-month-and-three-week-old baby boy, had been abducted.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that at about 0559hrs on the same date, the mother of the child had briefly left the baby in the care of her own mother. Upon her return at about 0630hrs, she was informed that the grandmother had left the baby asleep on the bed while she took her bath. However, on returning to the room, the child was nowhere to be found.
“Further enquiries led to the discovery that one Goodnews ‘F’, aged 23 years, of Ikot Etetuk Village, allegedly tore the window net of the room and stole the baby. A swift search operation within the vicinity resulted in the suspect being apprehended with the baby in her custody.”
The statement reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of children and the prosecution of offenders.
“Parents and guardians are strongly advised to remain vigilant and take necessary security precautions to prevent such incidents.” It concluded.
