A 23-year-old woman from England, Alvina Omisiri Agba, allegedly snatched a 4-year-old boy from his mother at Miami International Airport, claiming the child was hers. The incident occurred at a checkpoint, leading to chaos as Agba wrapped her legs and arms around the boy to prevent him from being rescued. She was later arrested and charged with interference with custody and two counts of battery.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Agba approached a mother standing at a checkpoint, offering to help soothe the crying 4-year-old. After picking up the child, she walked out of the line and away from the mother, who followed her and demanded the child back. Agba allegedly said, ‘No, this is my child,’ and then wrapped her legs and arms around the boy, pushing the mother when she tried to take the child. The mother reported that Agba grabbed the child’s leg and refused to release him.
A witness, Naylet Montano, intervened by taking the child to prevent harm, while three men blocked Agba from getting him again. She was later arrested at an airport checkpoint and charged with interference with custody and two counts of battery. Agba told deputies that she remembered a wall with a rainbow on it, which she thought would help soothe the child. She claimed she only did it because ‘God told her to do it.’ The police noted that Agba was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of her arrest.
Miami International Airport referred Fox News Digital to the sheriff’s office for comment. The incident has sparked public outrage and discussions about child safety and the consequences of such actions in public spaces. The case highlights the need for enhanced security measures in airports and the importance of parental vigilance in such environments.