The Abia State Police Command has arrested four suspects over alleged conspiracy, child stealing and trafficking in the state. The suspects, identified as 48-year-old Gladys Nathaniel, 47-year-old Victor Udochukwu, 59-year-old Chijioke Obunwa and 43-year-old Onyeonoro Chinwe, were arrested on September 16 by operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit and Rapid Response Unit in Obehie.The police alleged that the suspects conspired to abduct a four-day-old baby from her mother and subsequently sold the child. The baby and her mother were rescued during the operation. The mother was reunited with her family for medical attention, while the infant was placed under the protective custody of the Abia State Ministry of Women Affairs.The suspects are currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department, where investigations are ongoing. The police said the suspects would be charged to court upon the completion of investigations.
2026-09-22
