Nasarawa police arrest woman for stealing newborn

A woman was taken into custody by the Nasarawa state police for allegedly kidnapping a newborn during a naming ceremony in the Keffi local government region. 

The command's public relations officer, DSP Ramham Namsel, also reported the arrest of a well-known motorbike thief who was known for stealing motorcycles all throughout the state in a statement that was made public in Lafia.

“The suspect, who has been claiming to be pregnant, attended a naming ceremony behind the INEC office, Keffi. While the event was ongoing, she sneaked into the house and stole the baby that was laid to sleep, carried the child behind her back, covered her with a veil, and escaped before she was later arrested.

“Similarly, one Hussaini Mohammed, a resident of Behind Stadium, Keffi, and an ex-convict who left the correctional facility a few months ago, was arrested by Police Operatives attached to Angwan Lambu Division, Keffi for motorcycle theft.

“During the investigation, three motorcycles suspected to be stolen items were recovered from the suspect as exhibits.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, has called on members of the public with cases of stolen motorcycles to visit Angwan Lambu Division at Keffi with proof of ownership and lay claims to the items” the statement concluded.

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