Some patients and hospital staff members at the P and G Hospital in Abule-Egba, Lagos State have foiled an alleged attempt by an unidentified woman to steal a newborn baby.
The incident, which reportedly happened on Saturday, was captured in viral videos seen yesterday.
The Lagos State Police Command said on Sunday that the suspect had been detained and would be arraigned after the conclusion of investigations.
It was learnt that the suspect reportedly pretended to be pregnant by stuffing pieces of cloth under her clothing, while another woman allegedly posed as someone who had come to assist her with delivery.
In one of the viral videos seen, the suspect was forced onto a seat as the pieces of cloth she had stuffed under her clothing fell to the floor.
As she was being dragged towards the seat, a man dressed in traditional attire was seen slapping her across the face, while other people questioned her.
Another viral video showed the suspect being held as she was made to enter a car.
Confirming the incident on Sunday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, said the suspect was in custody, while efforts were ongoing to arrest her fleeing accomplice.
“The alleged perpetrator is currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the accomplice and charge the case to court as soon as the investigation is concluded,” she said.
