Woman allegedly steals newborn after deceiving husband over pregnancy in Kebbi
- On Friday, the Kebbi State Police Command arrested 19-year-old Khadija Ibrahim in Zuru Local Government Area for the alleged theft of a newborn. The baby was recovered and reunited with its biological mother, Fatima Muhammad.
- According to the police, Ibrahim offered to help Fatima Muhammad fetch hot water on July 23, 2025, then allegedly fled with the newborn while the mother was distracted. The incident marked the start of a sustained investigation.
- Police investigations revealed Ibrahim allegedly deceived her husband for about nine months, pretending to be pregnant. She reportedly faced social pressure to conceive, as some of her peers had already given birth.
- The Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, commended the officers for their "diligence and professionalism" in securing the baby's safe return. The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children and ensuring justice.
- Following her arrest, Ibrahim remains in custody pending court charges after the conclusion of investigations. Police spokesperson Bashir Usman confirmed the command will pursue prosecution in accordance with applicable law.
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Lady arrested for allegedly stealing newborn baby in Kebbi
From Ismail Adebayo, Birnin kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested one Khadija Ibrahim, aged 19, in connection with the alleged theft of a newborn baby in Zuru area of Kebbi State. According to a statement by the police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the lady had pretended helping Fatima Muhammad, who had just given birth, to fetch hot water to bathe the baby, but fled with the newborn. Usman added that the accused had all…
Police arrest Kebbi woman, 19, for allegedly stealing newborn
“After the birth of Fatima Muhammad’s baby, she allegedly took the child and presented it to her husband as their own,” he added. The post Police arrest Kebbi woman, 19, for allegedly stealing newborn appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
19-year-old allegedly steals newborn baby in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, of Rikoto in Zuru Local Government Area, for allegedly stealing a newborn baby and presenting the child to her husband as her own. The post 19-year-old allegedly steals newborn baby in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.
Woman allegedly steals newborn after deceiving husband over pregnancy in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, over the alleged theft of a newborn baby in Zuru Local Government Area of the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, saying the suspect allegedly took the baby shortly after the mother, Fatima Muhammad, […] Woman allegedly steals newborn after deceiving husband over pregnancy in Kebbi
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