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How I sold my own babies, stole 19 children, Oyo trafficking suspect confesses
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· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspect's confession exposed the extent of the child trafficking network, with 19 children stolen and her own babies sold. The suspect, Adejoke Popoola, admitted to these crimes, which involved a significant number of children.
A suspect has confessed to selling her own babies and stealing numerous children, revealing a large child trafficking network. The suspect, Adejoke Popoola, admitted to these crimes, which involved a significant number of children.
Further details about the case are available, including the full confession of the suspect.
The suspect's confession exposed the extent of the child trafficking network, with 19 children stolen and her own babies sold. More information can be found through additional reporting on the matter.
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Category: parks Published: September 8, 2026 Source: The Punch Reading time: 1 min
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