Mother arrested for ‘selling’ baby in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a woman identified as Rita Ughale, over alleged selling of her two-month-old baby for N1.5 million in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, Edafe Bright, said the incident happened at Kokori community I in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. He said the mother of […]
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a woman identified as Rita Ughale, over alleged selling of her two-month-old baby for N1.5 million in the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, Edafe Bright, said the incident happened at Kokori community I in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state.
He said the mother of the baby, Rita, reported at the Ekpan Police Division that her two-month-old baby was snatched from her during a robbery incident while transiting in a tricycle.
He noted that the police, during investigation, observed inconsistencies and suspicious conduct in the complainant’s narrative, prompting further interrogation.
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He added that after thorough interrogation, Rita confessed that she had sold her child to one Osas Omijie, 39, and Judith Omijie, 30, for ₦1.5 million.
Bright said the suspects were arrested while the baby was successfully rescued, adding that the suspects were currently in custody for further investigation.