Tension in Ekiti as newborn goes missing in hospital

Chaos erupted at a health facility in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, on Monday morning after it was discovered that a newborn baby was missing, according to Nigerian Tribune.

In response to the alarming situation, the state Police Command apprehended four suspects in connection with the incident.

A source said, “It was when the nurses on duty wanted to cater to the baby in the morning that it was discovered that the child, said to be delivered on Sunday evening, was nowhere to be found.”

Another source, who reiterated that the baby’s disappearance was a source of concern, said, “The situation caused pandemonium as the mother of the baby, staff of the health facility, and traders in the nearby market were all perplexed by the occurrence.”

When contacted, the Ekiti Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, disclosed that the state Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, had tasked law enforcement agents to move swiftly into the matter and ensure recovery of the baby.

Abutu said, “The CP has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure the recovery of the baby.

“Meanwhile, four suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime and are giving us credible information that will aid the investigation process.”