Mother’s Heartbreak: Woman Accuses Doctor of Stealing One of Her Twins
Theft
By Cecilia Odey
A mother, Mrs Eunice Bright said her joy of welcoming twins into the world has turned into a painful ordeal filled with confusion and heartbreak.
She has accused Dr Timothy Zeje of Divine Reign Clinic, Sauka, Abuja, of stealing one of her babies shortly after delivery-a claim the doctor denies.
Narrating her ordeal to newsmen in Abuja, Bright said she began her pregnancy hopeful and excited.
According to her, early scans at Divine Reign Clinic confirmed she was carrying twins, a joyous revelation she eagerly shared with her husband.
“I did my scan at the hospital, and Dr Zeje told me I was carrying twins. This was confirmed again the following month,” she recounted.
She said her anticipation turned to shock on June 11, 2022, when she underwent a Caesarean section at the clinic when after the surgery, she was handed only one baby.
“I asked for my twins, but my husband told me only one child was given to him. I was shocked,” she said.
Bright was told the second baby was sick and placed on life support, but later a nurse informed her the baby had died shortly after birth.
“They said the doctor stopped them from telling me because I was still recovering.
I am still struggling to come to terms with the loss and why my husband who had been in the hospital was not informed and handed the dead child for burial.”
Bright said her grief deepened when she later saw a baby with the doctor’s wife who looked exactly like her missing child, even sharing distinctive dreadlocks.
“I noticed the baby looked just like mine, when we confronted the doctor, he refused to release my child.”
Advocates like Mr DonClem Enamhe of “Who is Who in the Northern Cross River State” have expressed support for Mrs Bright, calling for a DNA test to establish the truth and ensure justice.
“No Nigerian should be intimidated or denied their rights, regardless of social standing.
“Mrs Bright’s story shines a light on the vulnerability of mothers and the critical need for transparency and accountability in healthcare.”
He pledged his organisation’s support to family to ensure that justice is done in the matter.
When contacted, Zeje told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that he was aware of the allegations against him but denied it.
He told NAN that the matter was being handled by the Criminal Investigation Department of Nigeria police, FCT Command. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
(NAN)
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