Oyo Police Arrest Mother and Health Facility Owner in Baby Sale
The Oyo State Police Command rescued a one-month-old baby girl who was allegedly sold for N2 million. The police arrested two suspects: the child's mother, identified as Cecilia, and the owner of the health facility where the baby was delivered, named Adeleke.
The incident took place in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan. The case was reported on October 15 by Mary Amos, who expressed concern over her granddaughter's disappearance.
Cecilia implicated the health facility owner and another suspect, Folawewo, who allegedly facilitated the sale of the baby to a person named Odunayo. Investigations revealed that Cecilia received N1 million from the transaction, while Adeleke and Folawewo each received N500,000.
The police are continuing their efforts to apprehend Folawewo and bring all involved parties to justice. The Oyo State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting children and urged the public to report suspected cases of child trafficking.
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