A father arrested for attempting to sell his 16-month-old daughter in Nigeria

Author: Saturnin BossaPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

A father arrested for attempting to sell his 16-month-old daughter in Nigeria

On September 7, a 16-month-old girl was removed from her father's custody in a hotel in Obi, Nigeria. Four men, including the father, were arrested by the Gender Unit of the Abia State Criminal Investigation Department for conspiracy and child trafficking. Preliminary investigations confirmed that the child was the biological daughter of one of the suspects, and she has been placed under the care of the Ministry of Women's Affairs for protection.

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