Oyo Police Rescue Baby Girl Sold For N2m, Arrest Mother, Health Facility Owner

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for N2 million and arrested two suspects, including the child’s mother and the owner of the health facility where she was delivered.

The incident occurred in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, with the police saying efforts were ongoing to arrest other suspects allegedly linked to the child trafficking.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement.

According to the statement, the case was reported on October 15 by Mary Amos, a resident of the Ogunwade area of Ido, who raised concerns over the disappearance of her granddaughter.

The police said the child’s mother, identified as Cecilia, implicated the owner of the health facility, aged 40, and another suspect, whom she alleged lured her into the arrangement and facilitated the sale of the baby to a person identified as Odunayo.

Investigations revealed that the transaction involved N2 million, out of which Cecilia allegedly received N1 million, while the two other suspects received N500,000 each.

The Command said it subsequently rescued the baby girl and arrested Adeleke, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend Folawewo and bring all those allegedly involved in the incident to justice.

The police reiterated their commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons, urging members of the public to report suspected cases of child trafficking and related offences.

“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.