The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for ₦2 million and arrested two suspects, including the child’s mother and the owner of the health facility where she was delivered.

The incident occurred in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, following a report about the disappearance of the baby.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed the development in a statement, adding that efforts were ongoing to arrest other suspects allegedly involved in the transaction.

Grandmother Reports Baby’s Disappearance

According to the police, Mary Amos, a resident of the Ogunwade area of Ido, reported the incident on October 15, 2026.

She told the police that her 23-year-old daughter, Cecilia Amos, gave birth to a baby girl on September 6 at Ebepraise Health Centre in Ido.

The complainant reportedly became concerned after her daughter disappeared with the baby about a week after delivery and could not satisfactorily explain the child’s whereabouts.

Following the report, police operatives arrested Cecilia for questioning.

Mother Allegedly Received ₦1m

The police said preliminary investigations indicated that Cecilia implicated the owner of the health facility, identified as 40-year-old Adeleke Ebenezer, and another suspect, Hassan Oludunni.

According to the police account, the suspects allegedly lured the mother into the arrangement and facilitated the sale of the baby to a person identified as Odunayo Folawewo.

Investigators reportedly established that ₦2 million was paid in connection with the transaction.

The mother allegedly received ₦1 million, while Adeleke and Oludunni reportedly received ₦500,000 each.

The allegations have not been established in court.

Police Intensify Search for Other Suspects

The police said the baby girl had been rescued, while efforts were underway to arrest the alleged buyer, Folawewo, and other individuals suspected of involvement.

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

The police did not disclose further details about the baby’s current condition or whether the suspects had been formally charged in court.