Hajara Usman, a 19-year-old lady allegedly stole a newly born baby in Akuyam community of Misau local government area of Bauchi State.
WikkiTimeslearnt that Hajara connived with one Ibrahim Usman to steal the baby from its mother’s apartment.
Spokesman for Bauchi Police Command, Ahmed Muhammed Wakil, confirmed the incident to reporters in a statement on Thursday.
“On 25/7/23 at about 0700hrs, one Adamu Baka ‘m’ of Galawa area Akuyam district of Misau local government area aged 55yrs reported at Akuyam outstation that at about 0430hrs, unknown persons intruded into his daughter’s apartment who recently gave birth and carted away with the newly born baby,” he stated.
Wakil said the abducted baby was recovered unhurt from the suspect. However, what motivated Hajara to steal the baby has not been established as a police investigation is ongoing to unravel the motive behind it.
“Investigation is still ongoing to unravel the hidden motives behind the nascent act. The suspects would be profiled and charged to Court for the established Offences at the end of the investigation,” Wakil assured the public.
