A shocking claim about the hidden realities of baby trafficking and pregnancy fraud has sparked fresh conversations in Nigeria, after a former anti-trafficking chief raised concerns about alleged schemes used to deceive families.
Former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Julie Okah-Donli, has alleged that some women use elaborate methods, including fake pregnancies and illegally obtained babies, to convince their husbands they have given birth.
The lawyer made the claims during an interview on the Kaa Truths Podcast, a clip of which resurfaced on Tuesday, July 14. While discussing alleged baby trafficking networks in Nigeria, she described what she claimed were methods used by some individuals involved in such activities.
According to Okah-Donli, some women are allegedly injected with steroids that create physical changes similar to pregnancy, including body swelling and an enlarged stomach.
She further claimed that some women go as far as pretending to experience pregnancy symptoms around their husbands, including morning sickness, in order to maintain the deception.
The former NAPTIP boss alleged that in some cases, babies are later presented to husbands after arrangements have been made to keep them away during the supposed delivery period.
She claimed that some individuals create situations where the husband is absent during the alleged birth, only to return and be welcomed with news of a new baby.
Okah-Donli also raised concerns about paternity disputes, arguing that investigations should not only focus on whether a man is the biological father of a child but should also consider maternity tests where necessary.
According to her, such tests could help uncover cases where a woman may not be the biological mother of a child, leading authorities to investigate possible cases of baby trafficking.
She also alleged that claims of multiple births, such as twins or triplets, are sometimes used because they may make such arrangements easier to conceal.
Her comments have generated discussions about child trafficking, illegal adoption networks, and the need for stronger systems to protect vulnerable children and families.
However, the allegations remain claims made by the former NAPTIP director and would require proper investigation and evidence before any specific cases can be confirmed.
The issue has once again highlighted the importance of addressing child trafficking and ensuring that every child’s identity, safety, and rights are protected.
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