The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for ₦2 million in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan.
Two suspects, including the baby’s mother and the owner of the health facility where she was delivered, have been arrested.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the case was reported on October 15, 2026, by Mary Amos of Ogunwade area, Ido.
Mary told the police that her 23-year-old daughter, Cecilia Amos, gave birth to a baby girl on September 6, 2026, at Ebepraise Health Centre, Ido. About seven days later, Cecilia disappeared with the child and could not give a satisfactory account of the baby’s whereabouts.
Police operatives arrested Cecilia for questioning. During interrogation, she allegedly confessed that Dr Adeleke Ebenezer, 40, owner of the health facility, and Hassan Oludunni lured her into the arrangement and facilitated the sale of the baby to one Odunayo Folawewo.
Investigation revealed that the transaction involved ₦2 million. Cecilia reportedly received ₦1 million, while Dr Ebenezer and Oludunni received ₦500,000 each.
The baby has been successfully rescued. Dr Adeleke Ebenezer has also been arrested, while efforts continue to apprehend the remaining suspects.
AbdulBasit Saba is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
