Oyo Police Arrest Mother and Doctor for Baby Sale Scheme
The Oyo State Police Command arrested two suspects, including Cecilia Amos, the mother of a one-month-old baby girl, and Dr. Adeleke Ebenezer, the owner of Ebepraise Health Centre, over the alleged sale of the baby for ₦2 million. The incident was reported on 15 October 2026 by Mary Amos, who stated that her daughter Cecilia gave birth on 6 September 2026 and disappeared with the baby about seven days later.
Following the report, police operatives arrested Cecilia for questioning, during which she confessed that Dr. Ebenezer and Hassan Oludunni facilitated the sale of the baby to Odunayo Folawewo. The investigation revealed that Cecilia received ₦1 million from the transaction, while Dr. Ebenezer and Hassan Oludunni received ₦500,000 each.
The police successfully rescued the baby girl and are continuing efforts to apprehend Odunayo Folawewo and others involved in the case.
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