{
  "id": 9089142,
  "title": "Police rescue stolen four-day-old baby in Abia, apprehend suspects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/police-rescue-stolen-four-day-old-baby-in-abia-apprehend-suspects",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:13:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/22/police-rescue-stolen-four-day-old-baby-in-abia-apprehend-suspects/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Abia State Police Command has apprehended four individuals suspected of conspiring to steal and traffic a four-day-old baby, along with rescuing the infant and its mentally ill mother. The suspects arrested are Gladys Nathaniel, Victor Udochukwu, Chijioke Obunwa, and Onyeonoro Chinwe. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, unveiled the details in a press release, stating that the suspects were apprehended on September 16, 2026, by officers from the Violent Crimes Response Unit, Rapid Response Unit, and Obehie's unit. The alleged plot involved stealing the infant from its mother and subsequently selling it to another party. Following a thorough investigation, the baby and its mother have been safely rescued. The mother has been released to her family for necessary care and medical assistance, while the infant is in protective custody with the Ministry of Women Affairs. The suspects are currently in Police custody, and the investigation will be completed at the State Criminal Investigation Department before they are charged to court.",
  "summary": "Abia State Police Command says it has arrested four persons over alleged conspiracy, child stealing and trafficking. The Police Command also said it rescued a four-day-old baby and the baby’s mentally unstable mother. A press release by the Police Command on Monday gave the names of the arrested suspects as Gladys Nathaniel, Victor Udochukwu, Chijioke Obunwa and […] Police rescue stolen…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Suspects who raped underage children won’t escape prosecution – Abia govt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/suspects-who-raped-underage-children-wont-escape-prosecution-abia-govt",
        "published": "2026-09-22T07:07:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}