The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a couple for stealing a three-day-old baby.
A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, ASP Mohammed Jalige, said the state police command received a complaint of the missing baby on November 9.
”On receipt of the complaint, the operatives of the command immediately swung into action, gathered sufficient intelligence, and succeeded in arresting the suspects namely; Kabiru Suleiman 30yrs (Husband), Aisha Musa 19yrs (Wife), and Salamatu Musa 27yrs of age all resident of Abuja Road Rigasa
It is worthy to note that the suspects started nurturing the evil plan during the early period of the pregnancy by coming closer to the expectant mother in the guise of friendship and succeeded in whisking away the baby three days after delivery to an unknown destination.”the statement read.
Jalige said after an intensive investigation, the suspects were arrested on Thursday, November 26, at their hideout at Unguwan Baraya Jos Road Bauchi, Bauchi state. He said the baby was recovered safely and subsequently handed over to his parents.
”Upon investigation the suspects confessed to the crime and will be charge to court to face the consequences of their action.” the statement read.