Tension has gripped the Okeyimi Health Centre in Ado Ekiti following the mysterious disappearance of a newborn baby, barely a day old, from the facility.
The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday when healthcare workers on duty attempted to attend to the baby, only to discover she was missing.
The situation quickly plunged the hospital into chaos, leaving the infant’s mother, family members, patients, and staff in shock and distress.
According to sources within the facility, both the mother and several hospital personnel, including a security guard, were taken into custody for questioning as part of preliminary investigations.
Efforts to obtain an official statement from the hospital’s management were unsuccessful as of press time.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Ekiti State Police Command, SP Sunday Abutu, said four suspects had been arrested in connection with the case.
He 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,” SP Abutu stated.
“So far, four persons have been arrested and are currently providing useful information to assist in our ongoing investigation.”
