The Zamfara State Police Command has recovered a 10-day-old baby allegedly stolen from General Hospital, Kaura-Namoda, in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the baby was rescued after a complaint was reported at the Kaura-Namoda Divisional Police Station three days ago concerning the incident.
According to him, hospital workers who were on duty when the baby was taken were invited for questioning as part of the investigation.
He said, “Subsequently, on May 15, 2026, at about 08:35hrs, the stolen infant was successfully recovered at a nearby hamlet (name withheld).”
The baby was found safe and later reunited with the biological parents.
“One suspect (name withheld), aged 27, is currently in Police custody and undergoing further investigation in connection with the case.”
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ahmad Bello, praised residents for providing useful information that aided the successful recovery of the infant.
DSP Abubakar also reiterated the Command’s resolve to combat criminal activities across the state, noting that more details would be made available as investigations progress.
