Crime
Delta Police Arrest Woman for Shocking Baby Sale, Rescue Infant
Delta Police arrest a woman over a baby sale after a staged robbery report, rescue the infant and detain the buyers for investigation
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested Rita Ughale, a resident of Kokori community in Ethiope East Local Government Area, for allegedly selling her two-month-old baby, police confirmed on Friday in Warri, Delta State.
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The arrest followed investigations into a report filed by Ughale on December 15, 2025, claiming that her baby had been snatched during a robbery while she was travelling in a tricycle.
According to the police, inconsistencies in her account led to further interrogation.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the command said Ughale later confessed that the robbery story was staged and that she had sold the infant to a couple, Osas Omijie, 39, and Judith Omijie, 30, for ₦1.5 million.
The police said all three suspects are currently in custody, while the baby has been successfully rescued and is safe.
Investigations are ongoing, with efforts intensified to track other possible accomplices linked to the transaction.
The Delta baby sale arrest has drawn concern from residents, as the police reiterated their resolve to clamp down on crimes involving child trafficking and abuse.
In a separate operation, the command also arrested a 67-year-old woman, Lydia Osanebi, in Ughelli, after recovering large quantities of suspected adulterated dry gin and dangerous chemicals, including methanol, during a search of her residence.
Police said the suspect confessed to producing and repackaging fake alcohol for over two decades.
Another raid in Sapele led to the arrest of Felix Africa, 44, after operatives recovered eight bags of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp from his residence.
The suspect reportedly admitted ownership and involvement in drug trafficking.
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The Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, assured residents that the command remains resolute in protecting lives, public health and property, urging the public to report suspicious activities promptly.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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