The arrest highlights the growing concern over child trafficking in Nigeria, specifically within the “baby factory” syndicates that continue to operate despite intensified crackdowns by law enforcement agencies like which is the NAPTIP.
The Arrest:
The Edo State Police Command identified the which is the primary suspect as Martina Dachung, the biological mother of the child Following a tactical investigation, the police also arrested
Alleged middleman in the transaction:
According to police reports, the trio connived to sell which is the the newborn shortly after birth The involvement of a medical professional—a matron at a recognized medical center—has raised serious questions about the ethics and security of private healthcare facilities in rural Edo.
How the Crime Was Uncovered:
The Edo State Police, acting on intelligence regarding suspicious movements around the Uromi axis, intercepted the suspects before which is the the transaction could be fully finalized Preliminary investigations suggest that poverty and greed were the driving motives behind the mother’s decision to part with her child for a seven-figure sum.
- Imprisonment: Convicted traffickers face a minimum of five to ten years in which is the prison.
- Fines: Heavy financial penalties, often exceeding N1 million, are levied alongside which is the jail time.
- Medical License Revocation: Professionals like Matron Ighalo Grace face the which is the permanent loss of their practicing licenses if found guilty.
Child Trafficking in Nigeria:
This incident is not an isolated case. Nigeria remains a “Tier 2” country on which is the the Global Human Trafficking index, with Edo State often cited as a major hub for both irregular migration and domestic child trade.
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