Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have apprehended one Adaeze Lawrence of Amaogbonna Road, off Osisikakwu Street in Aba, for the alleged abduction of a one-month-old infant.
The suspect’s arrest was made known through a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, on behalf of the Police Commissioner, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie.
Chinaka explained that during interrogation, the suspect confessed to abducting the child from Owujie Onyinyechi Gift’s residence, situated at 5 Cricke Road, near Nigeria Brewery, Aba.
Investigations by the Police further revealed that the suspect and the baby’s mother’s elder sister were schoolmates.
Part of the statement read:
“The suspect took advantage of this relationship to gain the baby’s mother’s trust.
“The suspect, under the pretence of visiting her friend, requested to celebrate the new baby’s birth. On their celebration outing, she absconded with the baby.
“Upon the suspect’s arrest, Adaeze Lawrence denied the crime, but medical examinations from the police clinic disproved her claims, leading to her confession.”
The Abia Police Command said the child’s biological mother positively identified the baby, confirming the abduction occurred on August 6, 2023.
The Command also advised the general public to constantly supervise their children and exercise caution when strangers are interested in their children, especially in public places.
The Police assured that an investigation into the matter is still ongoing.
