Tension has enveloped the Okeyimi Health Hospital Centre in Ado Ekiti after the mysterious disappearance of a newborn baby, less than 24 hours old, from the facility.
The unsettling incident is said to have occurred in the early hours of Monday, when healthcare workers on duty went to attend to the infant and discovered that she was missing.
The situation quickly descended into chaos, throwing the hospital into a state of panic and confusion. The infant’s mother, along with family members, patients, and medical staff, were left in deep shock and emotional distress over the sudden disappearance.
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.”
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