Nigeria, Aug. 17 -- The police have arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, for allegedly stealing a newborn in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The police state command spokesperson, Bashir Usman, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Sunday.

Ibrahim, from Rikoto village, allegedly presented the baby to her husband as her own.

The incident happened on July 23, 2025, shortly after the baby's biological mother, Fatima Muhammad, gave birth.

According to the police, Ibrahim pretended to assist the new mother by fetching hot water, but instead fled with the newborn.

The police said their preliminary investigation uncovered the alleged motive behind the child theft.

"Preliminary investigation revealed that the ...