Woman arrested in Delta for allegedly selling her baby and other crimes reported
A woman from Kokori, Delta State, has been arrested for allegedly selling her two-month-old baby, with both the seller and buyers now in police custody. The incident was made public by Delta State Police Command spokesperson SP Bright Edafe on December 15, 2025. Police also uncovered a counterfeit alcohol operation and seized illegal drugs in separate raids. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant and avoid illegal activities.
What happened
- Rita Ughale was arrested after confessing to selling her two-month-old baby for ₦1,500,000 to Osas Omijie and Judith Omijie; all are in custody as of December 15, 2025.
- The infant was rescued safely by police following a staged robbery report initially made by Rita Ughale.
- In a separate case on December 14, 2025, police arrested Lydia Osanebi in Ughelli for allegedly producing and distributing adulterated dry gin using toxic chemicals.
- Another operation on December 18, 2025 led to the arrest of Felix Africa in Sapele, with eight bags of suspected Indian hemp recovered.
- Delta State Police Commissioner CP Olufemi Abaniwonda urged the public to avoid illegal activities and report suspicious behavior to authorities.
