Pandemonium erupted early Monday morning at Okeyimi Health Centre of Ado Ekiti, as a three day old baby was reportedly stolen.
According to an eyewitness account, the baby’s disappearance was noticed when the Nurses on duty wanted to cater for her in the morning.
The development threw fears through the spine of the mother and others at the ward.
Members of staff in the Ward, the mother of the baby, security guard and other suspects have been taken to the Police Station for further interrogation.
Efforts to speak with the management of the hospital proved abortive.
Traders in the market close to the health centre were left perplexed.
When contracted the Police Public Relations officer, SP said “the CP has directed the State CID to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure the recovery of the baby”
He added that four suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime and are “giving us credible information that will aid the investigation process”.
