Police arrest suspects for child and motorcycle theft in Nasarawa

Police officers in Nasarawa State have arrested two suspects in connection with separate incidents of child and motorcycle theft in Keffi.

DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer for the Nasarawa State Command, made the announcement on Sunday on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada.

According to Nansel, in the first incident, Khadija Aliyu, a female suspect, was arrested on September 28, 2024 for allegedly stealing a seven-day-old girl during a naming ceremony at a residence behind the INEC office in Keffi.

“The suspect, who claims to be pregnant, attended a naming ceremony at the office behind INEC, Keffi.

“While the event was taking place, she sneaked into the house and stole the baby who was being put to sleep, carried the child on her back, covered her with a veil and escaped before she was later arrested.” He stated.

He said police officers from Angwan Lambu Division, Keffi, in a separate operation, arrested Hussaini Mohammed, an ex-convict, on suspicion of motorcycle theft.

Mohammed, who was released from prison only a few months ago, was found in possession of three motorcycles suspected to be stolen.

“Similarly, one Hussaini Mohammed, a resident of Keffi rear stadium, and an ex-convict who left prison a few months ago, was arrested by police officers attached to Angwan Lambu Division, Keffi, for motorcycle theft.

“During the investigation, three suspected stolen motorcycles were recovered from the suspect as evidence.” Nansel added.

He stated that the Commissioner of Police for Nasarawa State, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, has urged members of the public with stolen motorcycle trunks to visit Angwan Lambu Division in Keffi with proof of ownership to claim the recovered items.

Nansel also assured the public that the suspects will face justice and called for continued cooperation between law enforcement and citizens to prevent further criminal activity.