A Nigerian woman residing in Ghana has reportedly been arrested after she allegedly sold her child for GH¢2,000, an amount estimated at about ₦232,000.
According to reports, residents of the community became suspicious after noticing the child's sudden disappearance and questioned the woman about the child's whereabouts.
The woman was reportedly unable to give a satisfactory explanation, prompting members of the community to confront her. During the interrogation, she allegedly admitted that the child had been sold.
She was subsequently apprehended by residents before being handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.
The incident has sparked outrage among community members, with many expressing shock over the alleged sale of the child and calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case.
Authorities are expected to investigate the allegations, determine the whereabouts and welfare of the child, and establish whether other individuals were involved in the alleged transaction.
As of the time of filing this report, Ghanaian authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while investigations remain ongoing.