Oyo mother sells one-month-old baby for N2m

The Oyo State Police Command in Ibadan, Oyo State, has rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for N2 million and arrested two suspects, including the baby's mother and the owner of a health facility. The suspects are Cecilia Amos, 23, and Dr. Adeleke Ebenezer, 40, the owner of Ebepraise Health Centre, Ido, located in Ido Local Government Area.

The case was reported on October 15, 2026, at 6 pm by Mary Amos from Ogunwade area, who claimed her daughter gave birth to the baby on September 6, 2026, at Ebepraise Health Centre. Mary reported that her daughter disappeared with the baby seven days after delivery, and she couldn't provide a satisfactory account of the child's whereabouts, leading authorities to suspect the baby had been sold.

Police investigators found out that the baby was sold for N2 million, with Cecilia receiving N1 million, while Ebenezer and another suspect, Hassan Oludunni, allegedly received N500,000 each. The police are currently working to locate and arrest the remaining suspect, Odunayo Folawewo. The police command emphasized its commitment to protecting children and urging the public to report suspected child trafficking and related offenses.