Kwara apprentice escapes with boss two-month-old baby

<p>A two-month-old baby whose name was given as Usman Idris has been reportedly stolen from the mother during a school graduation in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.</p>, <p>Sources familiar with the development told our correspondent that the incident occurred around 3 pm on Saturday during the event held at the school premises located at the Deeper Life area, Sawmill, Ilorin.</p>, <p>The mother of the missing child identified as Sekina but popularly known as Iya Mujidat said her baby was stolen by a lady who accompanied her to the graduation of one of her children.</p>, <p>She described the suspect as a tall fair complexion woman dressed in a purple Ankara with a black headscarf.</p>, <p>She said, “She is a Christian and she came to me about two weeks ago that she wanted to learn how to make snacks. I accepted her but I don’t know any of her family members or where she stays and don’t even have her phone number.</p>, <p>“We went to the graduation together and she offered to help me carry the baby when I accompanied the elder brother, who was graduating, to collect his certificate.</p>, <p>“That was the last time we saw her. We have reported the case at ‘B’ Division Police station in Surulere, Ilorin but we are yet to hear from them.”</p>, <p>The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the development.</p>, <p>Okasanmi said efforts were ongoing to arrest the lady and possibly recover the baby.</p>