Man arrested in Lagos for selling sister’s baby for N2 million
A man from Igbogbo, Ikorodu, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly selling his younger sister’s one-month-old baby for N2 million. The suspect claimed he sold the baby to fund their mother’s burial and said his sister initially agreed to the plan. The incident came to light after the baby’s mother reported the case to the police. Olohundare Jimoh, the Commissioner of Police, has ordered further investigation into the matter.
What happened
- The suspect confessed to selling his sister’s baby after meeting the buyer on Facebook.
- He claimed hardship and the need for burial expenses led to his actions.
- The suspect said he gave his sister N500,000 from the proceeds and used the rest for their mother’s burial.
- The baby’s mother later reported the case, alleging she was not fully aware of the sale and accused her brother of using charms on her.
- Olohundare Jimoh ordered the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, and Dayo Akinbisehin stated that the suspect will be charged to court after investigations.
