By Adesakin Adefemi
A 30-year-old man in Lagos has been arrested for allegedly selling his one-month-old baby sister for N2 million to fund their mother’s burial. The suspect, a resident of Igbogbo in the Ikorodu area of the state, claimed that poverty drove him to commit the heinous act.
The mother of the baby reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of the suspect. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, for further investigation.
The suspect confessed to the act, blaming poverty for his actions. He claimed that he met the woman who bought the baby on Facebook and negotiated the price. “I went to the location with my sister, where a man sent by the buyer collected the baby, and the woman transferred N2 million to my account,” he said.
The suspect said he gave his sister N500,000 out of the money and used the balance to organise their mother’s burial. However, his sister later demanded the return of her baby, alleging that he used charms on her to convince her to sell the child.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of SCID, Mr Dayo Akinbisehin, said investigations into the case were ongoing. The suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
This case has sparked outrage and concern among Nigerians, highlighting the need for increased support for vulnerable families and children. The Lagos State Government has yet to comment on the case, but the police are determined to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The incident has raised questions about the state of poverty and desperation in the country and the need for urgent action to address these issues. It also highlights the importance of protecting the rights of children and vulnerable members of society.
The police are trying to track down the buyer, but her phone number has not been reachable since the purchase. The suspect said he did not know the buyer personally and had no information about her address.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
