Woman arrested after allegedly faking being pregnant to steal new child child in Lagos hospital

Some sufferers and hospital employees members on the P and G Hospital in Abule-Egba, Lagos State have foiled an alleged try by a girl to steal a new child child.

The incident occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

It was gathered that the suspect pretended to be pregnant by stuffing items of fabric underneath her clothes, whereas one other girl allegedly posed as somebody who had come to help her with supply.

A viral video sighted on-line reveals the suspect carrying the items of fabric she had used to pretend a child bump.

The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Abimbola Adebisi, who confirmed the incident stated the suspect was arrested whereas efforts had been ongoing to arrest her fleeing confederate.

“The alleged perpetrator is currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the accomplice and charge the case to court as soon as the investigation is concluded,” she said.