Woman arrested for attempting to sell stolen 3-year-old boy in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a woman for allegedly attempting to sell a 3-year-old boy she claimed to be her son for N1.5 million.
Police sources told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Hana Yusuf of Kpaduma II Village, approached a resident, Isaac Tom, on March 18, 2025, requesting his help in finding a buyer for the child.
Tom, disturbed by the request, reported the matter to the Asokoro Police Division.
Acting swiftly, police operatives set up a sting operation, with ASP Promise Gandi posing as a potential buyer.
The suspect was lured to a meeting point, where she was arrested, and the child was safely rescued.
Preliminary investigations confirmed that the child, Yusuf Ibrahim, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mariam Ibrahim of Kpaduma II, Guzape.
The police have since reunited the boy with his parents while further investigations continue.
The suspect remains in custody and is undergoing interrogation.
Authorities say she will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.
