Operatives of the Anambra State police command have foiled an attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the State Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this on Sunday in a statement to newsmen in Awka, the state capital.
He said the operatives attached to the Oyi Divisional Headquarters, acting on credible intelligence, successfully foiled the attempt on June 19, 2026.
Ikenga explained that the police promptly secured both the mother and her infant daughter as well as facilitated their reunion with family members to ensure proper care, protection, and support.
He said that the intervention followed a report from a concerned citizen, which led officers to a location in Igbariam, where the young mother and her newborn baby were found.
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the woman had concealed both her pregnancy and delivery from her parents.
Ikenga stated that the Command gathered that she had left her family home in Imo State and sought refuge with a friend in Igbariam before the alleged plan was uncovered.
He stated that, in the course of the operation, the police immediately contacted the young woman’s parents, who responded without delay.
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“Following their arrival, the mother and child were reunited with the family to guarantee adequate care, supervision, and emotional support while investigations continue.”
Ikenga said that the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, had commended the vigilance and sense of responsibility demonstrated by the complainant and other members of the public whose timely information contributed significantly to the successful intervention.
“The Commissioner reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting children from all forms of abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and neglect.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue partnering with law enforcement agencies by promptly reporting suspicious activities within their communities.”
“The Command has assured the public that investigations into the matter are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that any individual found culpable is brought to justice in accordance with the law,” he added.
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