The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for ₦2 million and arrested two suspects, including the child’s mother and the owner of the health facility where she was delivered.
The incident reportedly occurred in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, with the police saying efforts were ongoing to arrest other suspects linked to the alleged child trafficking.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
According to the statement, the case was reported on October 15 by Mary Amos, a resident of Ogunwade area of Ido, who raised concerns over the disappearance of her granddaughter.
During investigations, the baby’s mother, identified as Cecilia, reportedly implicated the owner of the health facility, aged 40, and another suspect. She alleged that they lured her into the arrangement and facilitated the sale of the child to a woman identified as Odunayo.
Police investigations revealed that the alleged transaction involved ₦2 million, with Cecilia reportedly receiving ₦1 million, while the two other suspects allegedly received ₦500,000 each.
The police subsequently rescued the baby and arrested Adeleke, while efforts continued to apprehend Folawewo and other individuals allegedly connected to the incident.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons, urging members of the public to report suspected cases of child trafficking and related offences promptly.
“The Oyo State Police Command reiterates its commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons and urges members of the public to report suspected cases of child trafficking and related offences promptly,” the statement said.