The Ebonyi state police has confirmed the arrest of a couple who recently sold their baby boy to a maternity home in the state.
The 20-year old mother identified as Ola China, from Amangwu Edda in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi state, was said to have gotten pregnant out of wedlock for her lover, Jonah Obuagwu, a bricklayer.
According to Daily Post report, before her pregnancy became public knowledge last year August, the mother relocated to Obigbo in Rivers state where she went to hibernate at her Aunty’s residence.
She was there till she gave birth around April 2022. After giving birth, she conspired with her husband to sell the baby to a Maternity Home operator known as Mummy Abigail.
According to Ebonyi state Police Public Relations Officer, Chris Anyawu, who disclosed the incident on Tuesday, Mummy Abigail has been arrested after the discovery.
The police spokesperson revealed that the Maternity Home owner was using the centre to perpetrate illicit act in the Ovima at Afikpo North Local government area of the state where she was arrested.
Mummy Abigail runs a maternity home which she uses as a cover for her illicit trade.
“The suspects have been handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons for necessary actions and prosecution,’’ SP Anyanwu stated.
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