Sequel to an incrimination in the alleged sale of her two-month-old baby, a woman named Rita Ugbale a resident of Kokori community in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State has been arrested by officers of the state Police Command.
According to an official statement released to journalists by SP Bright Edafe, the police public relations officer (PPRO) for Delta State Command, the infant sold for #1,500,000 has been safely rescued while the buyer and the seller have been taken into custody.
According to SP Edafe, “On December 15, 2025, at about 1840hrs, one Rita Ughale, female, of Kokori, Ethiope East Local Government Area, reported at the Ekpan Police Division that her two-month-old baby was snatched from her during a robbery incident while transiting in a tricycle.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Ekpan Division, CSP Labe Joseph, immediately mobilised operatives of the division and coordinated a swift search and rescue operation.
“During the course of the investigation, inconsistencies and suspicious conduct observed in the complainant’s narrative prompted further interrogation.
“The complainant subsequently confessed that the report was staged and revealed that she had sold her child, aged two months, to one Osas Omijie, male, 39 years, and Judith Omijie, female, 30 years, for the sum of ₦1,500,000.
“The suspects were arrested, and the infant was successfully rescued and is safe. All suspects are currently in custody while investigation continues.”