The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested three nurses working at a private hospital in Asaba over the alleged removal of some organs of a deceased newborn baby.
It was gathered that the hospital had released the deceased child on Sunday after he was confirmed dead by a paediatric, but was, however, returned on Monday, by the parents who alleged the removal of the eyes, nose and ear of the child.
It was learnt that the parents of the deceased child had informed security agents after raising an alarm on the development.
Speaking to newsmen, a source at the hospital disclosed that, “The parents brought the child to the hospital on Sunday evening, immediately our children’s doctor (paediatric) looked at the child and confirmed the child dead after all efforts to bring the newborn back to life.
“The hospital discharged them and the parents took the child away, surprisingly today (Monday), the parents brought the baby accusing the hospital of removing the baby’s eyes, nose and ear.
“They came with the police and arrested some nurses in the hospital.”
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state command, DSP Bright Edafe, said the suspects were in Police custody.
