Oyo State Mother and Doctor Face Jail for Baby Sale

In Oyo State, legal practitioners Peter Idowu Gbadegesin and John A. Adeyemo have indicated that those involved in the sale of a one-month-old baby girl, including her mother Cecilia Amos and Dr Adelake Ebenezer, owner of Ebepraise Health Centre, could face a jail term of 10 to 14 years. The baby, born on September 6, 2026, was allegedly sold for ₦2 million.

The case emerged on October 15, 2026, when the baby’s grandmother, Mary Amos, reported her daughter missing along with the infant. Police investigations led to the arrest of Cecilia Amos and Dr Ebenezer, who, along with another suspect, Hassan Oludunni, allegedly facilitated the sale to Odunayo Folawewo.

Legal experts emphasized that selling a baby, even with the mother's consent, is a criminal act under the Child Act 2003 and the Child Rights Act, which protect the rights and dignity of children. They asserted that all parties involved are guilty of the same offence and must face prosecution.