Unexpected Events at Ekiti Hospital: Missing Newborn Baby Remains a Mystery
In the early hours of Monday, August 3, 2025, a newborn baby mysteriously disappeared from the Okeyimi Health Centre in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, shortly after birth[1]. The baby, just about a day old, was found missing when healthcare workers attempted to attend to her during routine care, causing shock and distress among the mother, hospital staff, and patients[2][3].
The Ekiti State Police Command swiftly responded to the incident and arrested four suspects, including medical staff and hospital security personnel, in connection with the case[1][2][3][5]. The State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was directed by the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, to lead an intensive investigation to recover the missing baby and uncover the circumstances of the theft[1][2][3][5].
On August 6, police reported the recovery of the stolen newborn and the arrest of a 34-year-old woman, Deborah Ayeni. After discreet investigation and a credible tip-off, the suspect was found at her residence and confessed to stealing the baby to conceal lies told to her UK-based boyfriend about being pregnant[4]. Evidence included a polythene bag with baby items and receipts from a local supermarket, which also provided CCTV footage to identify her[4].
The suspect revealed she planned the theft to maintain the false story of pregnancy, fearing losing her relationship. Police appealed to the public for vigilance and support in such investigations[4]. The hospital management has remained silent as police investigations continue.
The four suspects taken into custody include the baby's mother, hospital personnel, and a security guard[6]. Despite the Commissioner of Police's directive, which includes ensuring the missing baby is found, the hospital management has not released an official statement on the incident[7].
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- Missing baby found in Ekiti State after police investigation
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- Police recover stolen newborn baby in Ekiti State
- CP Eribo orders full-scale investigation into missing baby case in Ekiti State
- Four suspects arrested in connection with missing baby case in Ekiti State
- No official statement from hospital management on missing baby case in Ekiti State
- The missing newborn baby in the Okeyimi Health Centre, Ado-Ekiti, was recovered by the police on August 6 following an intensive investigation.
- The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Joseph Eribo, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to lead the investigation regarding the theft of the newborn baby.
- Deborah Ayeni, a 34-year-old woman, was arrested for stealing the baby to maintain a false story of pregnancy and losing her relationship.
- In addition to Deborah Ayeni, four suspects, including the baby's mother, hospital personnel, and a security guard, were taken into custody in connection with the case.
- Despite the police's efforts and the Commissioner of Police's directive, the hospital management in Ekiti State has not released an official statement on the incident.
