The Edo State Police Command says Martina Dachung has been taken into custody in Uromi for allegedly selling her newborn baby for N1.4 million.
In a statement, Eno Ikoedem, the command spokesperson, disclosed that the arrest formed part of the command’s weekly operational activities across the state.
She said the matter was brought to the Uromi police division by Ebhomien Matthew Asibor, which led to the detention of two additional suspects linked to the deal.
“On January 8, 2026, one Ebhomien Matthew Asibor ‘m’ of Uromi alerted the command after learning that a mother was allegedly involved in a child trafficking arrangement,” the statement reads.
“Acting swiftly, operatives of the Iruekpen Divisional Headquarters arrested one Martina Dachung, the mother of the baby, who subsequently led officers to the arrest of one Matron Ighalo Grace of Eguavon Medical Centre, Uromi, and Oha Promise, all connected to the illegal transaction.
“The newborn baby boy was safely retrieved, and evidence of the monetary transaction of one million, four hundred thousand naira (₦1,400,000) was recovered. The suspects will be charged to court.”
Monday Agbonika, Edo State commissioner of police, assured residents that the command would not relent in its drive to dismantle criminal networks across the state.
He also appealed to members of the public to continue to provide useful and prompt intelligence to help security agencies safeguard lives and property.