Crime
PHOTOS: Two Women Arrested Over Alleged Attempt to Steal Newborn After Fake Pregnancy Plot
Tension reportedly erupted at a hospital after two women were allegedly caught attempting to steal a newborn baby.
According to reports, one of the women allegedly faked her pregnancy by stuffing cloth under her clothes to create the appearance of a baby bump. The other woman reportedly posed as her elder sister, claiming she had accompanied her to the hospital to assist with the delivery.
However, the alleged plan was reportedly uncovered before they could leave with the newborn. While the woman who faked the pregnancy was apprehended, her suspected accomplice reportedly escaped from the hospital.
The arrested woman was subsequently whisked away by the police after being confronted by people at the facility.
The incident came to light after a video showing the woman being confronted at the hospital surfaced on social media. The name and location of the hospital have not been disclosed.
Some of those present are heard speaking Yoruba and repeatedly urging her to admit to the alleged offence.
Reports accompanying the video claim that the woman had concealed clothes beneath her outfit to make it appear as though she was pregnant before visiting the hospital with her alleged accomplice.
Following the confrontation, the police were reportedly contacted and took the suspect away.
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