Police, however, added that four suspects had been arrested in connection with the case.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Ekiti Police command has confirmed the disappearance of a newborn baby from the Okeyimi Health Centre in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Sunday Abutu, made this known on Monday, while assuring that the police are doing everything to arrest the situation and secure the baby.
According to an eyewitness, healthcare workers on duty discovered the baby was missing in the early hours of Monday, when they wanted to attend to her.
The situation quickly plunged the hospital into chaos, leaving the infant’s mother, family members, patients, and staff in shock and distress.
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Another source within the facility, however, told TheNiche that both the mother and several hospital personnel, including a security guard, have been taken into custody for questioning as part of preliminary investigations.
Speaking on the incident, SP Abutu said four suspects had been arrested in connection with the case.
He said, “So far, four persons have been arrested and are currently providing useful information to assist in our ongoing investigation.”
He also disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, had ordered a full-scale investigation led by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
“The Commissioner of Police has directed the State CID to thoroughly investigate the case and ensure that the missing baby is found,” Abutu added.
