The Lagos State Police Command has successfully rescued a two-month-old baby boy from a couple, Mr. and Mrs. James Uwam, during the child’s naming ceremony.
The couple had allegedly purchased the baby for N2,350,000 from a suspected child trafficker, Loretta Nelson.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the baby was initially stolen by Gloria Sunday on July 11, 2024, prompting the mother to report the case to the police.
Following the report, detectives attached to the Oko Oba Division arrested Sunday, who led them to other suspects linked to the crime.
The investigation revealed that Sunday sold the baby to Pastor Peter Udoh for N500,000, who then resold it to Loretta Nelson for N1,450,000. Nelson subsequently sold the baby to the Uwam couple for N2,350,000.
All suspects, including the Uwam couple, have been apprehended and are currently under investigation.
They will be arraigned in court after the investigation is complete.
