Geoffrey Anyanwu, Awka
Police in Anambra State have arrested a 42-year-old mother and her 17-year-old daughter for allegedly stealing a four-year-old girl.
The woman, whose name was given as Ngozi Ede, was said to have arranged with her daughter, Kosiso, and sold the baby for N250,000.
Confirming the incident yesterday, Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, said it happened at Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
He said: “Police detectives attached to Awada Division arrested one Ngozi Ede, female, aged 42 years and her daughter, Kosiso Ede, aged 17 years, of No. 4, Ukaegbu Junction, Awada.
“The suspects conspired and stole one Mmesoma Ikoko, aged four years, from the custody of her mother, one Nneka Ikoko of Mammy Market, Army Barracks, Onitsha.
“Preliminary investigation further led to the arrest of one Ifeoma Okeke, aged 45 years, who collected the child from the above mentioned suspects and handed over to one Ifeoma Okonkwo of Eke Nkpor.”
Mohammed said police have recovered the baby and handed over to her mother in good condition.
He said: “The stolen baby has been recovered in good condition and handed over to her mother.
“Consequently, N250,000 suspected to be part of the proceeds of the illicit transaction was also recovered as exhibit.”
He said suspects would be charged to court at the completion of investigation.