The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued a two-month-old baby who was re portedly abducted in Akwa Ibom State.
The Command’s spokesperson, Timfon John, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday. John, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, explained that the operation was launched after the baby’s mother reported the sudden disappearance of her child.
“On 26th February, 2026, at about 0828hrs, one Peace ‘F’, in company of her mother, reported at the Police Station that her two-month-and-three-week-old baby boy had been abducted,” she said.
She stated that preliminary findings indicated the incident occurred earlier that morning.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that at about 0559hrs on the same date, the mother of the child had briefly left the baby in the care of her own mother.
“Upon her return at about 0630hrs, she was informed that the grandmother had left the baby asleep on the bed while she took her bath. However, on returning to the room, the child was nowhere to be found.”
According to the police spokesperson, further investigation uncovered the alleged involvement of a 23-year-old woman identified as Goodnews ‘F’ from Ikot Etetuk Village. She allegedly gained entry into the room by tearing the window net before taking the infant.
John added that officers swiftly carried out a search within the area, leading to the suspect’s arrest while the baby was still in her possession.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Baba Azare, reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to safeguard residents, particularly children, and ensure perpetrators face justice. He also urged parents and guardians to remain alert and adopt safety measures to forestall similar occurrences.
