Saturday, May 30, 2026 - The Abia state police command has arrested two persons, Nzubechi Chinagorom, 24 and Chinonso Chibundu, 25, for allegedly attempting to steal a two weeks old baby girl from her mother in Olokoro community on May 25.
According to reports, one of the suspects, Nzubechi, went
into the residence of the mother, Amarachi Chinyereugo, 32, and attempted to
forcibly take away her 2-week-old baby girl. As the mother struggled to keep
her child, the suspect st@bbed her with a kitchen kn!fe, causing the child to
fall and hit her head.
While Nzubechi attempted to snatch the baby, his accomplice,
Chinonso Chibundu remained outside the house, acting as a lookout. Following
the victim’s distress call, both suspects fled the scene but were later
apprehended at a nearby bus stop, where they were reportedly found taking
substances suspected to be hard drugs.
Confirming the incident to newsmen, the command's
spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, said the mother and child were immediately
rushed to the hospital, where they received treatment and have since
recovered.
She added that the suspects were apprehended, exhibits were
recovered and an investigation has been conducted at the State Criminal
Investigation Department (SCID) after which the suspects will be charged to
court on 2/06/2026.
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