The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehened a woman of 19 years old,  Khadija Ibrahim, of Rikoto, Zuru Local Government Area, of the State in connection with the alleged theft of a newborn baby.

A statement  issued by the command’s spokesman,  SP Bashir Usman, said the incident occurred on 23rd July 2025, when the suspect, was pretending to assist one Fatima Muhammad, who had just given birth, allegedly offered to fetch hot water, but instead ran away with the newborn.

According to the statement, preliminary investigation indicated that Khadija Ibrahim had allegedly been under social and emotional pressure over not yet having a child, as some of her mates had already given birth to children.

The statement added that She constantly deceived her husband for about nine months into believing that she was pregnant and, after the birth of Fatima Muhammad’s baby,  she allegedly stole the child and presented it to her husband as their own.

“The suspect was arrested on 14th August 2026 following sustained investigation. The baby was found and safely reunited with the biological mother”, the statement said.

“The suspect remains in police custody and will be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction upon conclusion of investigation and in accordance with applicable law”

The State Commissioner of Police,  Umar M. Hadejia, commended the operatives for their diligence and professionalism in securing the safe return of the baby and arresting the suspect.

He reassures the public that the Command remains committed to protecting children and bringing anyone found culpable to justice.