Detectives attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigate (DCI) have rescued a one-year-old baby girl who had been stolen from her home in Funyula, Busia County.
Baby Gladwel Zawadi was rescued after a three-day meticulous operation and the suspect identified as Electine Obonyo, placed behind bars.
“The baby was finally reunited with her mother Anne Nanjumbia, who sobbed uncontrollably at the sight of her baby,” stated DCI.
According to DCI, baby Zawadi was stolen from the doorsteps of their house on November 16, as her nanny was busy doing laundry a few steps from the house.
When the missing baby’s report was received at Funyula police station, detectives backed up by general duty police officers immediately embarked on a mission to trace baby Zawadi and bring her back home.
“For three days, the team following leads provided by witnesses tracked the suspect down and finally pounced on her last evening, in Mabatini area of Busia town. Angel Zawadi was also rescued in good health, following the arrest of the suspect,” read DCI’s report.
The suspect is currently in custody at Bumala police station, being processed for arraignment.
“Our agents are on high alert and remain vigilant across the country, ready to act incase of any eventuality,” stated DCI.