A woman suspected of posing as a nurse has been arrested after a newborn baby boy was allegedly stolen from a healthcare facility in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident has raised concern over the safety of newborns and the need for tighter security around medical facilities.

According to reports, the suspect allegedly gained access to the facility by presenting herself as a nurse. She reportedly approached the newborn before leaving with the baby, prompting the facility and security authorities to begin efforts to trace her whereabouts.

The suspected impostor was subsequently arrested, while efforts are ongoing to recover the missing child and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities are also expected to investigate how the woman gained access to the facility and whether anyone else was involved.

The case remains under investigation as security agencies work to locate the newborn and determine the full circumstances of the alleged abduction. Further details are expected as investigators make progress.