Former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Julie Okah-Donli, has made startling allegations about fake pregnancy schemes and baby trafficking in Nigeria.
Speaking on the Kaa Truths Podcast, Okah-Donli claimed that some women allegedly use steroids to make themselves appear pregnant, complete with swollen faces and enlarged stomachs. She also alleged that some fake pregnancy symptoms—such as morning sickness and vomiting—to convince their husbands that they are expecting.
According to her, when it’s time for the supposed delivery, some women allegedly arrange for their husbands to be away from home or send them on errands. By the time the men return, they are presented with a newborn and told they have become fathers.
She further claimed that, in some cases, women allegedly undergo fake surgical procedures to create scars resembling those from a Caesarean section in an effort to make the deception appear more convincing.
Okah-Donli also argued that when paternity tests reveal a child is not biologically related to the presumed father, investigators should also conduct maternity tests. She said this could help determine whether the woman actually gave birth to the child and assist in uncovering possible cases of baby trafficking.
She further alleged that some women falsely claim to have twins, triplets, or quadruplets because it makes acquiring multiple babies at once easier.
It’s important to note that these are allegations made by Julie Okah-Donli during the interview. She did not provide specific evidence to support these claims, and they have not been independently verified.
What are your thoughts on these claims? Should authorities investigate further, or is stronger evidence needed before drawing conclusions?
