When the 23-year-old lady became pregnant, she left her parents' residence in Imo State to live with a friend in Lagos State, according to PUNCH.
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a pregnant woman, simply identified as Chinaza, who has sought doctors at the National Hospital in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, to find a buyer for her unborn child.
When the 23-year-old lady became pregnant, she left her parents' residence in Imo State to live with a friend in Lagos State, according to PUNCH.
A source from the hospital said on Monday that Chinaza's friend's house was later demolished, and they both migrated to Abuja.
The source said, “A pregnant lady came to the hospital over the weekend and said she wanted to sell her unborn baby. She said she mistakenly got pregnant and left her parents’ house in Imo State to stay with her friend in Lagos State.
“While living with her friend, she said her residence was demolished and they travelled to Abuja to live with her friend’s uncle. She said her uncle’s landlady complained about the number of persons occupying the apartment, and they were later asked to leave.
“While wandering around, she said she requested help from a woman she met in Utako, Abuja, and the woman gave her N500. She said the woman told her to come to the hospital to say whatever was on her mind. She has been handed over to the police in FCT. She is still there as I speak. “
When contacted the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Tayo Haastrup, he promised to get back but had yet to do so as of the time of filing this report.
But the state Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, when contacted said, “I am aware of the incident. The lady in question is with us.”