Tears and Turmoil: One-Day-Old Baby Missing from Ekiti Health Centre

Panic has gripped the Okeyimi Health Centre in Ado Ekiti following the mysterious disappearance of a newborn baby less than 24 hours after birth. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has left both medical personnel and patients in shock, as the infant was discovered missing when staff attempted to attend to her.

According to iReporter Online, the unsettling development threw the facility into disarray, with the baby’s mother, relatives, and hospital staff reacting in disbelief and distress.

Preliminary findings reveal that several individuals, including the mother and a security officer, were taken into custody for interrogation as part of an ongoing probe into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance.

Attempts to secure an official response from the hospital management were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.

However, the Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the incident. Speaking to the press, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, disclosed that four suspects have been apprehended and are currently assisting with investigations.

Abutu further stated that the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, has ordered an extensive investigation, assigning the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to ensure the swift recovery of the missing child.

“The Commissioner of Police has mandated the State CID to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the matter and bring all those involved to justice,” Abutu said. “So far, four individuals are in custody and have been providing vital information.”

Investigations remain ongoing as the public awaits further updates on the shocking case.