Controversy is brewing in Orhuwhorun community, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State following the alleged sale of a day-old baby for N2million by her father, Happy Fashion, a member of vigilante group in Orhuwhorun.
The development was blown open by the mother of the new baby, Mrs. Abigal Happy when she discovered that her sixth baby which she gave birth to on Monday January 11, 20116 at about 5pm had been whisked away by her hubby.
Mrs. Abigail told close associate that her husband abandoned her before the delivery and claimed to be out of town, adding that when she informed him about the delivery of the baby, he became curious and suddenly showed up at home, warning her not to breastfeed the baby.
Reports said that it was the following day after Happy Fashion had returned home that he secretly hoodwinked his wife, promising to take care of the household. He later in connivance with his friend, Obakpororo allegedly carried the baby and put her in a black nylon bag, after which the child was transferred to another female friend who took the baby to a waiting jeep driven by unidentified man.
It was the couple’s eldest son that reportedly saw all that transpired, while, the baby’s mother was said to be sleeping during the episode. Another account stated that she was taking her bath when the baby was whisked away.
The suspect, Happy Fashion and two of his friends have been arrested and are at the Ovwian Aladja Police Station in Udu Local Government Area. The whereabouts of baby that was sold for N2million is still unknown as at the time of the report.
Effort to get comments from the DPO of Ovwian Aladja Police Station on the development via phone were futile as he declined comments, saying he could not respond to questions on the issue on phone but the police image maker in the state, Mrs. Celestine Kalu confirmed that the investigation was ongoing.
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