Abia Police Arrest Four Over Alleged Stealing, Trafficking of 4-Day-Old Baby

Abia Police Arrest Four Over Alleged Stealing, Trafficking of 4-Day-Old Baby

The Abia State Police Command has arrested four suspects over alleged conspiracy, child stealing and trafficking involving a four-day-old baby and her mentally unstable mother.

The suspects, identified as Gladys Nathaniel, 48; Victor Udochukwu, 47; Chijioke Obunwa, 59; and Onyeonoro Chinwe, 43, were arrested on September 16, 2026, by operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) and Rapid Response Unit (RRU), Obehie, following credible and actionable intelligence.

According to the Police Command, the suspects allegedly conspired to steal the four-day-old infant from her mentally unstable mother and subsequently sold the baby to another person.

The Command said the suspects were apprehended following diligent investigation by its operatives, adding that both the baby and her mother were rescued.
It further stated that the mother had been released to her family for proper care and medical attention, while the infant was handed over to the Abia State Ministry of Women Affairs for protective custody.

The four suspects are currently in police custody, while investigation is ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). The suspects are expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring that those responsible for such offences are brought to justice.

The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.