{
  "id": 6826634,
  "title": "Three arrested over child theft in Ogun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/three-arrested-over-child-theft-in-ogun-6826634",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T00:06:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/three-arrested-over-child-theft-in-ogun/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three women have been arrested by police in Ogun State in connection with a child-stealing syndicate, according to investigators. The suspects - Kikelomo Jimoh, Kayode Elizabeth, and Blessing Anochike - were apprehended following an intelligence-led investigation into a reported child theft case. Once interrogated, Jimoh reportedly confessed and led authorities to Blessing Anochike's residence, where three children were discovered. The rescued children - Christiana Olowokere (14), Olamilekan Abdurusheed (16), and Adeniji Rebecca (12) - were identified as being stolen and are now safe. The police have transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation to ascertain the full details of the case and the roles of the suspects. Ogun State Command Commissioner, Bode Ojajuni, praised the Ibafo Division detectives for their swift response and commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable individuals.",
  "summary": "Police in Ogun State have arrested three women suspected of belonging to a child-stealing syndicate and rescued three children, one allegedly sold for N500 Read More: https://punchng.com/three-arrested-over-child-theft-in-ogun/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Three arrested over child theft in Ogun",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/three-arrested-over-child-theft-in-ogun",
        "published": "2026-09-12T00:06:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}