Crime
Lagos Man Arrested for Selling Sister’s Baby Over Burial Funds
Lagos police arrested a man for allegedly selling his sister’s one-month-old baby for N2 million to fund their mother’s burial
A 30-year-old man has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly selling his sister’s one-month-old baby for N2 million.
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The suspect, a resident of Igbogbo in Ikorodu, reportedly claimed the sale was to raise funds for their mother’s burial. The infant’s mother later reported the incident, prompting police action.
Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, for further investigation.
The suspect admitted to the act, citing financial hardship as the motivation. He explained that he connected with the buyer via Facebook, brought the baby to Mile 2, and received the money in his bank account.
He reportedly gave N500,000 to his sister and used the remainder for the burial.
Following the burial, his sister allegedly demanded the baby’s return, claiming she had been unaware of the sale. Attempts to reach the buyer have been unsuccessful.
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Deputy Commissioner of Police, SCID, Dayo Akinbisehin, confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and the suspect will be arraigned once the probe is concluded.
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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