A suspected female kidnapper has allegedly abducted a two-month-old baby, Usman Idris, from its mother during a school graduation ceremony in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State.
The incident reportedly took place around 3:00 pm on Saturday at the school premises located in the Deeper Life area of Sawmill, Ilorin.
The mother of the missing child, identified as Sekinah, commonly known as Iya Mujidat, confirmed the incident on Sunday.
Narrating her experience, the mother of the abducted baby, described the suspect as a “tall, fair complexioned woman, dressed in a purple Ankara with a black headscarf.
“She is a Christian and came to me about two weeks ago that she wanted to learn how to make snacks. I accepted her but I don’t know any of her family member or where she stays and don’t even have her number.
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‘”We went to the graduation together and she offered to help me carry the baby when I accompanied the elder brother who was graduating to collect his certificate.
“That was the last we saw of her. We have reported the case at ‘A’ Division police station in Surulere, Ilorin but yet to hear from them”, the mother said.
The case has been reported to the ‘A’ Division police station in Surulere, Ilorin. However, as of now, the police are yet to provide further information or updates on their investigation.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Okasanmi Ajayi of the division, told Tribune he was yet to get the report, promising to provide detailed information after investigation.