FILE: Edo State Police Command spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem
A 35-year-old woman identified as Osasere has been arrested after she was caught throwing her baby into the River Ovia in the Ovia North East Local Government Area.
In a viral video, Osasere, who was caught by fishermen and escaped being lynched, said a seer told her the baby was a python demon. The fishermen pursued and dragged her into a canoe to go in search of the baby.
Osasere explained that she gave birth to the baby five years ago, but the baby refused to walk, while her attempt to get pregnant again resulted in several miscarriages.
Osasere said her friend took her to a seer who said her five-year-old son was a python and was responsible for eating babies in her womb.
