by By Elijah Ugani
The Nigeria Police Force in Cross River State has arrested Madam Ima-Obong Asuquo, for allegedly selling three babies for N1,500,000.00.
Asuquo was arrested on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in her house at Obot Udonna village in Aakampka Local government Area of the state.
Speaking shortly after the arrest, the Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Abdulkadir Jimoh, stated that the rescue operation took place about 3:40am following a tipoff.
Jimoh noted that “the prime suspect has confessed to the crime”, adding that ” she had earlier sold three new babies for N1,500,000.00 in connivance with one other woman simply identified as Iquo of Technical Junction, Calabar “.
The CP said, “three pregnant teenagers; Blessing Francis, 19, Blessing Okon, 19, and Blessing Solomon, 21 were rescued during the operation by my men.
“Two children, Bright Solomon, 2, and Michael Etim, 7, were rescued.
“Both suspects, Asuquo and Iquo are currently in our custody, while investigations are ongoing. One Mr. Solomon, a witness, has also made a recorded statement”.
