UNBELIEVABLE! Story Of How Man Drugged Wife, Sold Baby For N350k
A 26- year- old man named Ibrahim Oladele has been arrested and arraigned after drugging his wife, Damilola Balogun, shortly after she gave birth to their baby boy, and selling the child for N350, 000 to a businesswoman in Onitsha, Umeokoli Rebecca. The disturbing incident has drawn widespread attention as authorities continue to investigate the individuals involved in the crime.
Oladele, originally from Ekiti State, was charged at an Ikeja magistrate’ s court located in Ojokoro, Alagbado, Lagos State. He faces serious charges of conspiracy and child theft. Also charged in connection with the case were two medical doctors, Dr. Okosun Timothy Olugbemi (36) and Dr. Adesina Sultu (33), as well as a nurse, Mrs. Adetutu Abiola, who assisted with the delivery of the baby. Rebecca, the woman who purchased the baby, was also included in the list of those charged.
The events leading up to the arrest began when Oladele brought his wife, Damilola, to a private hospital in Bariga, a district in Lagos. It was here that she successfully delivered their baby boy. However, unknown to her, a devious plan had already been set in motion. According to reports, after the delivery, Damilola was allegedly drugged by the medical staff involved, with the full knowledge and approval of her husband. This left her unconscious, giving them the opportunity to steal her newborn baby and hand the child over to Rebecca, who had been contacted earlier to purchase the baby.
Rebecca, a businesswoman from Onitsha in Anambra State, had been searching for years to have a child of her own but had been unsuccessful. When she was approached with the offer of buying the newborn for N350, 000, she agreed to the illegal deal. The baby was handed over to her along with a forged birth certificate, making it appear as though the child was legitimately hers. Filled with joy at having finally obtained the baby she longed for, Rebecca took the child back to Onitsha and began celebrating her newfound motherhood.
In court, the prosecutor, Mr. Thomas Nurudeen, explained that the suspects conspired together to sell the baby, who was later recovered in Anambra State. The defendants, including Oladele and Rebecca, all pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them. Despite the gravity of the crime, the presiding magistrate, Mrs. A. F. Adeeyo, granted bail to the accused, setting the bail amount at N200, 000 each, with the condition that they provide two responsible sureties.
This case has raised significant concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable women during childbirth and the apparent ease with which medical professionals can be co- opted into illegal activities. The involvement of two doctors and a nurse has also called into question the level of trust patients can place in the medical institutions meant to safeguard their well- being.
The arrest of all parties involved offers some hope for justice, but the case also highlights the broader issue of child trafficking in Nigeria, where illegal adoptions and baby selling rings continue to operate. The authorities are expected to continue their investigation, and the prosecution of those involved will likely send a strong message to deter similar crimes in the future.
As the legal proceedings move forward, the public will be watching closely to see how the courts handle the case and whether the perpetrators will face the full consequences of their actions.