In a shocking case of betrayal and desperation, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a woman, Christiana Ibanga, and her boyfriend, Inyene Akpan, for allegedly trafficking their own child and selling the infant for a mere ₦450,000.
The disturbing revelation was made public through an official announcement by Nigerian Stories on its X handle, leaving many in disbelief over the couple’s heartless act.
A Sinister Deal Uncovered
According to police sources, the duo conspired to sell their newborn in what investigators suspect to be part of a larger child trafficking syndicate. Acting on intelligence, law enforcement agents swooped in and apprehended the couple before they could completely cover their tracks.
“The suspects were arrested following credible intelligence about their involvement in the illegal sale of their child,” a police spokesperson revealed. “They willingly gave up their own flesh and blood for financial gain.”
While the exact motive behind the shocking sale remains under investigation, early findings suggest that financial difficulties may have played a role. However, investigators are also exploring the possibility that the couple had engaged in such transactions before, raising fears of a broader human trafficking network operating in the region.
“This is not just an act of desperation but a deeply troubling crime,” an insider at the police command stated. “We are digging deeper to unravel if there are other babies who may have suffered the same fate.”
The arrested suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to face charges related to child trafficking, conspiracy, and endangerment of a minor. Authorities have also launched efforts to locate and rescue the sold infant, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
The case has sparked nationwide outrage, with many calling for stricter measures to combat child trafficking and harsher penalties for those involved in such heinous crimes.
As the investigation unfolds, one question lingers: How could parents betray their own child for money? The answer may lie in the dark underbelly of human trafficking, where vulnerable lives are treated as mere commodities.
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