The Digest:
A 34-year-old woman, identified as Deborah, has been arrested for stealing a newborn baby from a health centre in Ekiti. The suspect confessed her actions were motivated by a lie she told her UK-based boyfriend about being pregnant.
Key Points:
- Deborah, posing as a pregnant woman, gained access to the maternity ward and stole the baby while the mother slept.
- The woman had lied to her boyfriend about being pregnant and sought to avoid losing him when he planned to visit Nigeria.
- Police traced Deborah through evidence, including a polythene bag containing baby items and a receipt from a local supermarket.
- The police worked swiftly following a tip-off from the public, leading to her arrest.
- Deborah admitted to her crime, explaining her motive was to cover up the lie to her boyfriend.
Deborah’s theft of the newborn baby is rooted in personal deception, but it has led to a criminal investigation. The swift response by the Ekiti police highlights the importance of public cooperation in solving such cases.
Source: Tribune, PM News
