The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and protect vulnerable members of the public, particularly children.
To this end, the police have successfully arrested a suspected child abductor and rescued a two-month-old baby in Ikot Abasi.
DSP Timfon John, LLB, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), stated this in a press release on behalf of the Commissioner of Police in Uyo on Sunday, February 28, 2026.
According to DSP John, “On February 26, 2026, at about 0828 hrs, one Peace ‘F’, in the company of her mother, reported at the Police Station that her two-month-and-three-week-old baby boy had been abducted.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that at about 0559 hrs 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 0630 hrs, 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.”
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She said further enquiries led to the discovery that one Goodnews ‘F’, aged 23 years, of Ikot Etetuk Village, allegedly tore the window net of the room and stole the baby. “A swift search operation within the vicinity resulted in the suspect being apprehended with the baby in her custody.”
She said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, FSI, has reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of children and the prosecution of offenders.
“Parents and guardians are strongly advised to remain vigilant and take necessary security precautions to prevent such incidents,” the PPRO added.
