Woman Arrested For Kidnapping 2 Years Old Girl In Lagos

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal.

Jumoke Adesida, a 35-year-old woman, has been apprehended for allegedly kidnapping a two-year-old girl in Lagos.

The incident happened at 12, Kazeem Adeboye Street, Jerry Farm, Odogunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos on the 22nd of June.

The accused who resides at Odo-Kekere village in Ogun State, allegedly stole the child because she was lonely and needed someone to keep her company.

The Nation Online reports that Rokibat Raji, the two years old was kidnapped at her mother’s shop.

According to the Police, Aminat Abidoye, 38, had file a report concerning the disappearance of her child at Shagamu-Road Division, prompting the state Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, to direct the Anti-Kidnapping unit to handle the matter.

While interracting with journalist, the state police boss stated that the police leveraged on it robust community policing structure to look for the victim.

“Their efforts paid off as the missing child was traced to Jumoke Adesida, 35, in Odo-Kekere Village, Ogun State. During interrogation, Adesida confessed to the crime. She explained that she needed the child to play with as her husband has taken her only child away from her.

“The suspect would be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.” he said.