Mother Allegedly Sells One-Month-Old Baby For ₦2m; Police Rescue Infant, Arrest 2

By Victoria Isaac

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, with the child’s mother and the owner of the health facility where she was delivered arrested over the alleged transaction.

According to a press release issued on Friday, October 16, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects allegedly connected with the incident.

The case was reported on October 15 by Mary Amos, a resident of the Ogunwade area of Ido, who informed the police that her 23-year-old daughter, Cecilia Amos, had given birth to a baby girl on September 6, 2026, at Ebepraise Health Centre in Ido.

She further reported that her daughter disappeared with the baby about seven days after delivery and could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the child’s whereabouts, raising suspicions that the infant had been sold.

Following the report, police operatives arrested Cecilia for questioning. During interrogation, she allegedly disclosed that Dr Adeleke Ebenezer, 40, the owner of the health facility, and Hassan Oludunni had lured her into the arrangement and facilitated the sale of the baby to Odunayo Folawewo.

Further investigations reportedly revealed that the transaction involved ₦2 million. Of the amount, Cecilia allegedly received ₦1 million, while Dr Adeleke and Hassan received ₦500,000 each.

The police subsequently rescued the baby girl and arrested Dr Adeleke. However, efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend Odunayo Folawewo and Hassan Oludunni, who are still being sought in connection with the alleged transaction.

The command reiterated its commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons, urging members of the public to promptly report suspected cases of child trafficking and related offences.