A middle-aged woman is currently in police custody in Nasarawa State after her arrest, which followed the kidnapping of a 7-day-old baby boy during a naming ceremony in Keffi. What has been described as an act of fraud and stealing, the suspect had presented herself as a pregnant woman, took advantage of the joyous occasion, and snatched the baby from the proud parents. The community, especially those who attended the naming, has grown outraged with shock.
The woman broke into the residence when the newborn was sleeping, strapped the baby to her back, covered her with a veil, and was trying to leave unnoticed. But her audacious crime was soon discovered, and shortly after that, she was arrested.
The occurrence of this incident has sent shockwaves among the residents of Keffi, who cannot understand how such an audacious crime could happen. Investigations continue as the community vows to seek justice for the heinous act.
