Cross River Assembly probes alleged baby-selling syndicate at tanker park

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar
The Cross River State House of Assembly has launched an investigation into allegations that a temporary tanker park on Lemna Road, Calabar, has been turned into a crime hub where newborn babies are allegedly trafficked and sold.
The investigation followed a petition by landlords and residents of Lemna Road, who alleged that the facility, originally approved by the state government as a temporary holding bay for tankers, had become a major security and environmental threat to the community.
Presenting their petition before the House, the residents alleged that criminal elements had taken over the facility, engaging in prostitution, sexual exploitation ...