Delta Police Arrest Woman for Stealing Two-Month-Old Baby

A Shocking Crime & Swift Justice

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 49-year-old Joy Temitope for allegedly stealing a two-month-old baby in Koko, Delta State.

How It Happened

🚨 Temitope allegedly lured a 20-year-old mother, deceived her, and drugged her before fleeing with her infant son.

🚨 The crime sparked a months-long investigation, with police relying on intelligence-driven policing to track her down.

🚨 Three months later, officers arrested Temitope and rescued the baby, who is now five months old.

Police Response & Investigation

🔍 SP Bright Edafe, the state police spokesperson, confirmed the arrest and reunion of the baby with his mother.

🔍 Commissioner of Police Olufemi Abaniwonda revealed that Temitope used drug-laced juice to incapacitate the mother before escaping.

🔍 Further investigations are ongoing, with authorities working to uncover any accomplices.

What’s Next?

⚖️ Will Temitope face serious charges for child abduction?

⚖️ Are there deeper criminal networks involved in baby trafficking?

⚖️ How can authorities prevent similar incidents in the future?