Police authorities have rescued a two-month-old baby said to have been abducted in Akwa-Ibom State.
The spokesperson of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.
John, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the rescue followed a report lodged by the baby’s mother about the child’s sudden disappearance.
“On 26th February, 2026, at about 0828hrs, one Peace ‘F’, in company of her mother, reported at the Police Station that her two-month-and-three-week-old baby boy had been abducted,” she said.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that at about 0559hrs on the same date, the mother of the child had briefly left the baby in the care of her own mother.
“Upon her return at about 0630hrs, she was informed that the grandmother had left the baby asleep on the bed while she took her bath. However, on returning to the room, the child was nowhere to be found.”
The Command’s spokesperson said “further enquiries led to the discovery that one Goodnews ‘F’, aged 23 years, of Ikot Etetuk Village, allegedly tore the window net of the room and stole the baby.”
According to John, a swift search operation within the vicinity resulted in the suspect being apprehended with the baby in her custody.
She also reiterated the Command’s commitment to the protection of lives and properties in Akwa Ibom State.
On his part, the state Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting children and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice.
He also called on parents and guardians to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent similar incidents.
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