Four arrested for stealing newborn from mentally-ill woman

The Abia State Police Command has arrested four individuals for allegedly stealing a four-day-old baby from its mentally challenged mother and selling the infant to another person. The suspects, identified as Gladys Nathaniel, Victor Udochukwu, Chijioke Obunwa, and Onyeonoro Chinwe, were apprehended on September 16, 2026, following credible intelligence.

The suspects allegedly conspired to steal the baby and subsequently sold it to another individual. The baby and its mother were subsequently rescued, with the mother being released to her family for proper care and medical attention, while the infant was handed over to the Ministry of Women Affairs for protective custody. The police commissioner emphasized the command's commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring those responsible for such crimes are brought to justice.

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