On Friday, the [Oyo State Police Command](https://www.oyopolice.gov.ng) rescued a one‑month‑old infant who had been sold for N2 million in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, and detained two suspects – the child’s mother and the owner of the clinic where she was delivered.
The case was first reported on 15 October by Mary Amos, a resident of the Ogunwade neighbourhood, after she noticed her granddaughter missing. According to the police statement, the mother, identified as Cecilia, named 40‑year‑old [Dr Adeleke Ebenezer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor) and a man called Hassan Oludunni as co‑conspirators who allegedly lured her into the deal and arranged the sale to a buyer named Odunayo Folawewo. The transaction was said to total N2 million, with Cecilia receiving N1 million and the doctor and Oludunni each pocketing N500,000.
**What triggered the investigation?**
The disappearance of the infant prompted Cecilia to approach the authorities, leading officers to trace the alleged network of [child trafficking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_trafficking). Police surveillance and witness testimonies enabled them to locate the baby and the suspects within the same day.
**Who were the accused parties?**
The arrested individuals include the child’s mother, Cecilia, and Dr Adeleke Ebenezer, the proprietor of the health facility where the baby was delivered. Hassan Oludunni, who is alleged to have facilitated the sale, remains at large, as does the purported buyer, Odunayo Folawewo.
**What response did the police give?**
DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the Police Public Relations Officer, said in a statement, "The Oyo State Police Command reiterates its commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons and urges members of the public to report suspected cases of child trafficking and related offences promptly." The command affirmed that the rescued infant is safe and that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and bring all involved to justice.