The Delta State Police Command arrested three persons over the alleged sale of a two-month baby at Igbodo, Ika North East Local Government of the state.
The suspected child traffickers included: Ogechi Godwin, Olatunji, and Chukwueku Elemelu.
It was gathered that Kelvin Anyia had reported to the police that his girlfriend, Ogechi, allegedly sold their child for an undisclosed amount.
Anyia was said to have doubted the claim by his girlfriend that the two-month baby had died.
His information led to the arrest of Ogechi.
Police sources informed that Ogechi confessed to selling her baby to Nkiru during interrogation.
However, the said Nkiru has since fled her hideout where the baby was recovered.
The two other suspects were also arrested at the hideout.
Commissioner of Police, Delta State, Hafiz Inuwa, confirmed the incident, adding that the case was under investigation.
Inuwa said his men have spread out dragnets to track down the fleeing Nkiru.
