“The suspect took her to his room to give her mango and also told her not to answer when we were calling out her name,” said the girl’s father.
Health commissioner Afam Obidike disclosed this in Awka on Friday at a news conference to mark the 2024 World Malaria Day.
Mr Ibezim said the state government earmarked funds to empower the trainees.
He said efforts were made to normalise the 41-year-old Ms Okpala, but each time she was taken to a rehabilitation centre, she escaped.
“I had carnal knowledge of the girl for three Sundays before the 6:30 a.m. service, after which I gave her N200 to buy a biscuit.”
Ms Obinabo said the baby had been rescued following consistent intelligence reports and surveillance that lasted almost a month.
“The marketers agreed that the blame is not entirely on the government but that of the contractors, some of whom have made bloated claims.”
IPMAN said the debt was to the tune of N900,664,805.
“I have invited the leadership of IPMAN for a meeting early next week for discussion.”
