9 month old baby kidnapped by neighbour who was later arrested

Friday, May 22, 2015

2 minors Racheal John, and Joy Atunramu, have both been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping their neighbour’s 9 month old baby over vengeance vowed by Rachel.
The baby was said to have been taken from the mother’s shop at the Old Toll gate area of the town by Atunramu, allegedly acting on the instructions of John.

“Investigation revealed that the suspect had a conflict with the mother of the baby before the baby was stolen. “She wrote a letter with the promise  to deal with the mother of the baby.

The state police spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the police swung into action immediately after the mother of the baby rushed to the police station to report her missing infant.

Adejobi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said, John was apprehended and arrested with the baby at the Ogbere area of Ijebu.

He said,  “The mother did not know who actually stole the baby, but neighbours and some eyewitnesses, who saw the suspect with the baby alerted the mother and the police detectives before the arrest of the suspects.

“It was also gathered that the suspect (John) allegedly demanded the sum of N2m as ransom before she would release the baby.”

The suspects were arrested on Wednesday by detectives attached to the Ilese Police Division, Ijebu Ode.