Nurse Arrested For Stealing New Baby In Ogun

The Police in Ogun have arrested a
nurse, Adebola Titilayo, for stealing a
new born baby shortly after delivery in
Arogun village, Ogun state in
desperation to have a child for her
wealthy husband.
Adebola who is the proprietress of a private
Maternity in Arogun community in Ewekoro
Local Government Area of the state, was
apprehended by Police detectives attached
to the Ewekoro Division of Ogun State
Police Command.
She was said to have stolen the child after
delivering the mother of the baby in her
(Adebola) maternity last June 13.
The Police Public Relations Officer,
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed the
arrest to reporters on Sunday, said the
suspect was arrested last Friday while the
baby was also rescued safely.
Adejobi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police
(DSP), added that the suspect had lied and
deceived the mother of the baby that she
had a still birth and that the baby was dead.
According to the Police Image maker, the
biological mother of the baby later got
reliable information that the suspect stole
her baby and the Police immediately
arrested her when notified about the theft.
Adejobi said:”the good sympathizers in the
community noticed that the nurse (suspect)
who was never pregnant suddenly started
nursing a baby that she could not even
breast feed. They informed the mother who
later reported the case to the police in
Ewekoro on 7th August,2015
“In the course of police investigation, It has
been revealed that the suspect, a mother of
seven(7), had issues with her initial
marriage and got married to another “rich”
man, whom the nurse wanted to have at
least a baby for him, for reasons known to
her.
“The police Operatives, who made
professional moves, have recovered the
baby alive and unhurt. The suspect has
given credible statement that will assist the
police and the matter will soon be charged
to court.
“The Commissioner of Police Ogun State,
Abdulmajid Ali, has commended the police
operatives for the good Job they did and
directed that a proper investigation be
carried out so as to get useful information
required in the prosecution of the case.
” Ali has also charged owners of hospitals
or maternity homes to operate legally and
always employ credible and trusted nurses
and staff who will be committed to their
duties and respect the ethics of their
professions and the laws of the land