By Uzair Adam Imam
The Lagos State Police Command has successfully recovered a two-month-old infant from a couple, Mr. and Mrs. James Uwam, during a naming ceremony in the state.
According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the couple had purchased the baby from a suspected human trafficker, Loretta Nelson, for a sum of N2,350,000.
The statement further disclosed that Nelson had previously acquired the baby from a pastor, Peter Udoh, for N1,450,000.
Udoh, in turn, had bought the baby from another suspected trafficker, Gloria Sunday, for N500,000.
It added that Sunday had allegedly kidnapped the baby on July 11, 2024, prompting the baby’s mother to report the incident to the authorities.
Following the report, the police launched an investigation and arrested Sunday, who led them to apprehend other suspects involved in the crime.
The PPRO stated, “Our detectives took swift action, leading to the arrest of Gloria Sunday, who confessed to selling the baby to Pastor Peter Udoh for N500,000.
“Udoh, who was arrested in Ikene Town, Ogun State, admitted to reselling the baby to Loretta Nelson for N1,450,000. Nelson was subsequently arrested in Festac Town, Lagos.
“The statement further revealed that Nelson confessed to selling the baby to the Uwam couple for N2,350,000 during the naming ceremony.
The police have commenced investigations and will arraign the suspects in court upon completion of the investigation.