A woman on Saturday lost her two-month-old baby after the baby was stolen during a school graduation ceremony in Ilọrin, Kwara State capital.
It was gathered that a woman, who was entrusted with the care of the baby, disappeared into thin air at about 3:00 pm during the graduation ceremony held at the school premises at Sawmill area, Ilorin.
According to the mother of the missing child, Sekina popularly known as Iya Mujidat, her baby was stolen by a lady who accompanied her to the graduation ceremony of one of her children.
She described the suspect as a ‘tall fair complexion woman dressed in a purple Ankara with a black headscarf.
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“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 members or where she stays and don’t even have her phone number.
“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 ‘B’ Division Police station in Surulere, Ilọrin but have yet to hear from them,” the mother added.
The police spokesman in the state, SP Ajayi Okasanmi while confirming the incident said the case was reported in one of the stations.
He added that police had begun investigations into the case and efforts are ongoing to arrest the mystery lady and recover the baby.
