Joy Nuwa, 20, was paraded by the Niger State Police Command after she and other accused planned to kidnap her cousin’s six-month-old infant in Suleja and transport it to the Federal Capital Territory for sale.
The infant has been rescued and restored to her mother, according to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun.
The statement read, “On 25th January 2025, at about 9am Police operatives attached to Maje Div arrested four suspects who are, Joy Nuwa, 20yrs of Nasarawa, Favour James 25yrs of Kwamba, Ezekiel Emmanuel 30yrs, Kwamba and Patience Obana 23yrs of Kubwa, Abuja.
“On 24th January, 2025 at about 10pm, a report of missing baby was made at Maje Div that on same date at about 9.30pm, a mother of a six month old baby at Kwamba area of Suleja, left the baby with her cousin named Joy Nuwa, and went out for a message.
“Upon the return of the mother, she discovered that the baby and Joy were not at home, and she immediately contacted the said cousin who claimed that she left the baby in the house and locked the door.
“In the course of investigation, it was discovered that there was no breaking into the room, which led to interrogation of neighbors, Emmanuel Ezekiel and Favour James of the same compound were arrested.
“Emmanuel confessed that they conspired with Joy and took the baby to one Patience Obana of Kubwa, FCT Abuja to facilitate the sale of the baby.
“The said Joy, Favour and Patience were later arrested through Emmanuel and the baby was rescued unhurt. All suspects have been transferred to SCID Minna for further investigation and diligent prosecution.”