Police arrest nurse and woman after baby abduction in Jigawa hospital
A one-and-a-half-year-old baby boy was abducted from the paediatric ward of Babura General Hospital in Jigawa State. The police rescued the child and arrested a 25-year-old nursing officer and a 20-year-old woman in connection with the case. SP Shi’isu Adam, the police spokesperson, confirmed the arrests and said investigations are ongoing. The suspects remain in custody as authorities work to determine the full details of the incident.
What happened
- The baby boy was allegedly abducted from Babura General Hospital’s paediatric ward.
- Police tracked and arrested Khadija Aliyu, a 20-year-old woman, who was found with the child.
- A 25-year-old nursing officer, Sadik Sale Yahaya, was also arrested for alleged involvement in the conspiracy.
- The female suspect reportedly confessed she intended to sell the child for ₦2 million at an orphanage in Kaduna State.
- The child is now in protective custody and will be reunited with his family after verification procedures.
