The police in Anambra has arrested a 27-year-old man, Chukwuma Enemuo, for selling has allegedly sold his three-day-old baby boy for N150,000.
The incident occurred in Ozubulu in the Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.
Herald Nigeria learnt that man conspired with a 45-year-old man, Obi Chidubem to sell the baby to one Anulika Okafor, and lied to his wife that their baby had died shortly after birth.
However, trouble started when a neighbour revealed the secret.
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Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Haruna Mohammed said, “The Police detectives attached to Ozubulu division arrested one Chukwuma Enemuo, aged 27 years of Okwutu Amawka village, Ozubulu in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State.
“The suspect conspired with one Obi Chidubem, aged 45 years of Umuabuche Eziama village, Uli in Ihiala LGA and sold his three-day-old baby boy for the sum of N150,000 to one Mrs Anulika Okafor aged 39 years of Uruokwe village, Ozubulu.
“The Suspect lied to his wife, one Oluchi Enemuo, aged 20 years of Okwutu Amakwa by telling her that the baby is dead shortly after delivery.
“All the three suspects have been arrested, the baby was also recovered. The case is under investigation after which suspects would be charged to court.”