The Abia State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Nzubechi Chinagorom, 24, and Chinonso Chibundu, 25, over an alleged attempt to steal a two-week-old baby girl in Olokoro community, Umuahia South Local Government Area of the state.
According to reports, the incident occurred on May 25, 2026, when the suspects allegedly targeted the residence of a nursing mother identified as Amarachi Chinyereugo.
Police sources revealed that one of the suspects reportedly entered the woman’s home and attempted to forcefully take away the newborn baby while the second suspect allegedly waited outside to monitor activities around the area.
During the struggle, the nursing mother was reportedly attacked with a kitchen knife after she resisted the alleged attempt to snatch her baby. The infant also sustained injuries during the incident after reportedly falling to the ground amid the chaos.
Residents of the community were alerted by the victim’s cries for help, forcing the suspects to flee the scene. However, operatives of the Abia State Police Command, working alongside local vigilante members, later tracked down and arrested the suspects at a nearby bus stop.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the arrest in a statement, adding that substances suspected to be hard drugs were recovered from the suspects during the operation.
The injured mother and her baby were rushed to a medical facility for treatment and are reportedly responding well.
The Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Danladi Isa, commended the swift response of the officers and local security operatives involved in the arrest. He also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies.
The suspects are currently in police custody while investigations continue. Authorities disclosed that they are expected to be arraigned in court after the conclusion of preliminary investigations.
