Policemen attached to the Nasarawa State Police Command have disclosed that it is investigating a case of child theft involving a suspect, Khadija Aliyu, who was arrested in Keffi Local Government Area of the state.
The Nasara state police command Public Relations Officer mr, Ramhan Nansel, during and interview with newsmen stated that the suspect pretended to be pregnant and allegedly stole the baby after naming ceremony.
FCNN gathered that Commissioner of Police, Umar Nadada, had directed thorough investigation into the matter.
Nansel said, “On 28/9/2024 at about 1830hrs, Police operatives attached to Keffi Division arrested one Khadija Aliyu ‘F’ for stealing a seven days old baby girl during naming ceremony in Keffi.
“The suspect, who has been claiming to be pregnant, attended a naming ceremony at Behind 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.”
