Ogun couple arrested for alleged child theft in Mowe
A couple, Mathew Ugochukwu and Oluwarankami Kehinde, have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stealing children in the Mowe area. The police rescued three children from the suspects' possession after a report was made by a resident. According to police spokesperson Babaseyi Oluseyi, the couple used the pretense of offering help to gain access to the children. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
What happened
- Mathew Ugochukwu and Oluwarankami Kehinde were arrested after allegedly stealing children in Mowe.
- The police rescued three children from the suspects, two of whom have been identified by their biological parents.
- One of the rescued children had previously been declared missing in a 2024 child-stealing case.
- The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, praised the officers for their swift response and urged the public to remain vigilant.
- The case is now with the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
