Nasarawa State police have successfully rescued a three-day-old baby abducted in Mararaba, following a swift operation that led to the arrest of two suspects.
The incident reportedly occurred on March 28, 2026, when 19-year-old mother, Aisha Bada, reported that her newborn had been taken from her home in Unguwan Bawa, Orange Market.
Her husband, Abubakar Isah, a commercial tricycle operator, had been away on business in Lagos for several months.
According to police, two unidentified men broke into the building, threatened her, and kidnapped the infant. The family promptly alerted the police, prompting a full-scale investigation.
Acting under the directive of Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro Mohammed, detectives from Mararaba ‘A’ Division launched an intensive search operation.
By the early hours of 3rd April 2026, officers arrested Furera Abdulrahman, 35, from Rugan Juli, and Sadiya Abdullahi, 39, from Unguwan Bako, Orange Market.
“The baby was recovered safely and is in good health,” a police spokesperson said. “The suspects have confessed and provided information about an accomplice who is still at large.”
The rescued infant was taken to Mararaba Medical Centre for a thorough health check before being reunited with the family.
Authorities noted that the case remains under investigation and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia for further action.
The Nasarawa State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting citizens, urging residents to report suspicious activities immediately.