The Anambra State Police Command has foiled an alleged attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby girl in Igbariam, located in Anambra East Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, noting that operatives attached to the Oyi Divisional Police Headquarters acted on credible intelligence to prevent the alleged sale.
According to Ikenga, the police intervention took place on June 19 after concerned residents alerted authorities to suspicious activities involving the young mother and her infant child.
Upon arriving at the location, officers secured both the woman and the newborn before taking steps to ensure their safety. The police subsequently contacted the woman’s family members, who responded promptly and took custody of both mother and child.
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Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman allegedly concealed her pregnancy and delivery from her parents. Investigators further discovered that she had left her family home in Imo State and sought refuge with a friend in Igbariam before the alleged plan was uncovered.
The police said the reunion with her family was arranged to guarantee proper care, protection, and emotional support for both the mother and the infant while investigations continue.
Commending the vigilance of the citizen whose report led to the intervention, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reiterated the command’s commitment to safeguarding children from trafficking, abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely information to law enforcement agencies to help combat crime and protect vulnerable members of society.
The police assured the public that investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice in accordance with the law.
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