A two-month-old baby, Usman Idris, has been stolen from the mother during a school graduation ceremony in Ilọrin, the Kwara State capital.
Sources familiar with the development told Radio Nigeria that the incident occurred around 3:00 pm on Saturday during the event held at the school premises at Deeper Life area, Sawmill, Ilọrin.
The mother of the missing child, Sekinah but popularly known as Iya Mujidat, confirmed the issue to our correspondent .
She described the suspect as a ‘tall fair complexion woman dressed in a purple Ankara with a black headscarf.
She explained that the woman came to her about two weeks ago that she wanted to learn how to make snacks, adding that she accepted her without knowing any of her family members or where she stays .
She noted that they went to the graduation together and she offered to help her carry the baby when she accompanied her older son who was graduating to collect his certificate
She maintained that the case had been reported at ‘A’ Division police station in Surulere, area of Ilọrin.
ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
