Month-old baby girl sold for N2m, mother arrested
A one-month-old baby girl was allegedly sold for N2 million. Two suspects have been, including the child’s mother and the owner of a health facility The post Month-old baby girl sold for N2m, mother arrested appeared…
Child trafficking disguised as "baby factory" operations or informal adoption arrangements remains a persistent problem in parts of Nigeria, with health facilities, maternity homes and intermediaries occasionally implicated in the illegal sale of newborns. Such cases often involve financially vulnerable mothers and are typically prosecuted under the Child Rights Act and trafficking-in-persons laws, which criminalise the buying, selling or exchange of children.
In this case, Oyo State Police say they have rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for N2 million and arrested two suspects — the child's 23-year-old mother, identified as Cecilia Amos, and the owner of the health facility where the baby was delivered. The outlets covering the story are consistent on the core details — the amount involved, the baby's age, and the two arrests — but none have yet reported the identity or whereabouts of the buyer, the specific charges to be filed, or the current condition and custody arrangement for the rescued infant.