A woman from Borno state attempts to sell a baby for N1 million in a drug enclave in Lagos
A woman from Borno state, known as Aisha, has expressed her intention to sell her two-week-old baby for N1 million in the Akala drug zone situated in Fadeyi, Idi-Oro/Odi-Olowu, Lagos.
Sources indicate that Aisha, identified as a drug addict, has taken drastic measures to sustain her addiction.
Aisha's descent into drug addiction began approximately two years ago when she was brought to Akala by an undisclosed individual. It is alleged that she sold a car entrusted to her to finance her drug habit. Over time, her behavior became erratic, and she was frequently seen collecting plastics to sell for additional income to procure drugs.
On the night of November 30, 2023, Aisha reportedly gave birth at a Redeemed Church near Surulere Girls Secondary School. Kemi Oguns, a noodle seller, who assisted with the delivery, shared her familiarity with Aisha and provided details about the circumstances surrounding the childbirth.
In discussing her connection with Aisha, Kemi mentioned, "I can't say we are neighbors because I sell in front of my church, and she usually passes by. She often asked me for food, and I gave her without charging her. I have known her for over eight months. She does not beg for money but food only. I was aware of her pregnancy for about two months.
"On that Sunday night, I was busy with my noodle business around 10 pm when I heard a shout in front of my church, the Redeemed Church. I abandoned my business to assist her. Many girls from my area, who know her, were already helping with the delivery of the baby when I got there."
Addressing her struggles with drugs and addictions, Kemi explained, "I was told by a friend who hails from Kaduna that someone brought her from Ikoyi to Akala, and she even sold her car."
Dealing with Substance Abuse
Mrs. Jacob Mojisola, Kemi's mother, currently taking care of Aisha and her baby, shared insights into her association with Aisha.
She expressed, "I have known her for less than a year. It was my daughter, Kemi, who assisted her that night. Kemi informed me on Monday morning that somebody had given birth. The Pastor offered Kemi a room in the church to take care of Aisha and her baby."
She continued, “Later, some people arrived, claiming to be from the baby’s family. However, we insisted they couldn’t just come and take the baby immediately after birth. I instructed my daughter to leave the church since the pastor was not present, and she brought Aisha to my house.
“Although before accepting them into my house, I suggested we report at Alakara police station. Upon reaching there, the welfare officials said it was not suitable to keep both mother and the child at the station. They invited me to Alausa. Upon arrival, instead of taking the baby from her, they gave it back to her. She began moving around the streets with the baby and returned to Akala, the drug zone, where she offered to sell the baby for N1 million.
“The leader of Akala then invited us to come and take her, that the way the girl was treating the baby was not good. They told me to come and carry the baby and take care of her.”
Another advocate, Kenneth Obaraye, who handled a similar case last year, with Blessing Okon, a drug addict, who also gave birth in Ojuelegba, also said: “Information at my disposal is that Aisha’s boyfriend’s family lives around the ghetto and also sells drugs. Some people said that she’s a National Youth Service Corps member."
Additionally, during an interview with a Kaduna State native who preferred to remain anonymous, Aisha revealed that she hails from Damboa Local Government in Borno State.
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