Police recover newborn stolen from hospital in Benue
A newborn baby stolen from a hospital in Gboko, Benue State, has been recovered by the police. The Benue State Police Command, through spokesperson Peter Aondongu, confirmed the arrest of several suspects connected to the incident. The baby was reportedly taken from his mother by a woman disguised as a nurse, causing panic within the hospital. Security operatives were deployed to maintain order as the investigation unfolded.
What happened
- The Benue State Police Command arrested suspects linked to the theft of a newborn baby in Gboko.
- Peter Aondongu stated that some suspects were moved to the state headquarters in Makurdi, while others remain in custody at the Gboko division.
- The baby was allegedly stolen from his mother in the hospital a few hours after delivery by a woman pretending to be a nurse.
- The incident caused tension and drew family members and sympathisers to the hospital.
- Hospital staff denied involvement, stating that the woman who took the baby was not part of their team.
