HThe Anambra State Police Command has appealed to the public for information that could assist in rescuing a three-year-old boy allegedly stolen by an unidentified woman in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area.
In a statement on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that the child, identified as Chimaobi Nwadike, was taken while in the care of his mother.
The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command seeks assistance from members of the public, especially residents of Anambra State, regarding a case of child stealing that occurred on 26th September 2025 at Obosi, Idemili North LGA. Preliminary information reveals that the victim, Master Chimaobi Nwadike, a 3-year-old boy, was stolen by an unidentified woman while in the custody of his mother.
“The Command is calling on anyone with useful information on the whereabouts of the child or the suspect to kindly report to the nearest Police Station or call the Command’s emergency numbers.”
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, the Command confirmed the arrest of 45-year-old Okwuchukwu Ezimuo for allegedly stabbing his relative to death during a land dispute in Umunocha Village, Awka-Etiti, Idemili South LGA.
The suspect reportedly struck the victim, identified as 65-year-old Joseph Dike, on the chest during a heated quarrel on Monday evening.
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