Anambra: Woman steals neighbour’s child

The police in Anambra State have arrested a 29-year-old woman, Chinwendu Umegbaka, for allegedly stealing her neighbour’s child.

PUNCH Metro gathered that the suspect allegedly stole the three-year-old girl with the intention of selling her.

The incident happened on Saturday on Nwawulu Street, Okpoko, Onitsha, Anambra State.

The suspect, a native of Isinkwo Abaomege, in the Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, initially denied the child theft, but later confessed after interrogations.

The state police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident.

He said, “The Anambra State Command on Saturday, arrested one Miss Chinwendu Umegbaka, 29.

“She was arrested on an alleged case of child stealing on Nwawulu Street, Okpoko, Onitsha, Anambra State.