Delta: Police Arrest Nurses For Removing Newborn's Organs

Three nurses in a private hospital in Asaba have been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly removing a newborn baby's organs.

It was gathered that the baby was taken to the hospital for treatment on Sunday and was confirmed dead there.

The following day, the family brought the baby back, alleging that his eyes, nose and ear had been removed.

“The parents brought the child to the hospital on Sunday evening. Immediately, our children doctor (paediatrician) looked at the child and confirmed him dead after all efforts to bring the newborn back to life failed.

“The hospital discharged them and both the father and mother carried the child away.

"Surprisingly on Monday morning, the parents brought the baby, accusing the hospital of removing the baby’s eyes, nose and ears.

"They came with the police, who arrested some nurses at the hospital", a source at the hospital said.

The arrest was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe.

“It is true, but I have not got the details of the incident.

"We got information that the child was delivered in another hospital, but was referred to the hospital where he died.

"The corpse has been deposited in a mortuary, so an investigation is ongoing.”