Kebbi: Woman arrested in over alleged abduction of newborn

From Ola Muhammad, Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested Khadija Ibrahim, 19, of Rikoto, Zuru Local Government Area, for allegedly stealing a newborn baby in Zuru.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.
According to him, “the incident occurred on 23rd July 2025, when the suspect, while pretending to assist Fatima Muhammad, who had just given birth, allegedly offered to fetch hot water but instead fled with the newborn.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had allegedly been under social and emotional pressure over not yet having a child, as some of her peers had already given birth. She consequently allegedly deceived her husband for about nine months into believing that she was pregnant and, after the birth of Fatima Muhammad’s baby, allegedly took the child and presented it to her husband as their own.

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“The suspect was arrested on 14th August 2026 following sustained investigation. The baby was found and safely reunited with the biological mother.”
Usman said the suspect would remain in police custody and would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations and in accordance with applicable law.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar M. Hadejia, commended the operatives for their diligence and professionalism in securing the safe return of the baby and arresting the suspect.
Usman said the Commissioner of Police reassured the public that the Command remains committed to protecting children and bringing anyone found culpable to justice.

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