Arrest Made: Unemployed Man Accused of Selling His 9-Year-Old Son for N400k
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has made an arrest in a deeply disturbing case involving Gabriel Ekpiri, an unemployed man from Ekit Itam Akpan Obong in Itu Local Government Area. Ekpiri is accused of selling his own nine-year-old son for the sum of N400,000 (Four Hundred Thousand Naira).
Upon being apprehended, Ekpiri confessed to the crime, attributing his actions to the influence of the devil and the economic hardships he faced. The swift intervention of a patrol squad, during a routine patrol, led to his arrest…….Continue Reading
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, issued a statement condemning the act as barbaric and unacceptable on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olatoye Durosinmi.
The shocking incident has left the community in disbelief, as residents express their appallment and sadness over a parent’s betrayal of their own child.
A thorough investigation is currently underway to uncover the full details of the incident, ensuring that all parties involved face the consequences of their actions according to the law.
Meanwhile, the rescued child is under the care of child welfare authorities, awaiting further legal proceedings.
