A video making the rounds on social media has sparked reactions after a handcuffed man, alleged to be a doctor, was seen reportedly admitting to selling the water used for the first bath of newborn babies to internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo boys.
The footage, which was shared on X, shows the man in handcuffs responding to questions about the alleged practice. During the questioning, he reportedly explains how he collects the water used to bathe newborn babies and sells it to individuals he identifies as Yahoo boys.
The allegation has raised concerns among viewers because it involves newborn babies, who require special care and protection from the moment they are born.
In the viral video, the man allegedly claims that he routinely collects the water used during the first bath of babies delivered at his hospital before selling it to the suspected internet fraudsters.
Speaking in Nigerian Pidgin English, he says:
“This thing wey I give them na newborn baby water. Any baby wey dey born for this my hospital, the first bath, I dey carry the water go sell give this Yahoo Yahoo guys.”
His alleged confession has generated interest because his statement suggests that the practice was something he had reportedly carried out repeatedly rather than a one-time occurrence.
However, the video does not establish whether the alleged transactions actually took place or explain what the supposed buyers intended to do with the water.
The identity of the handcuffed man, the location of the incident and the circumstances surrounding his arrest have also not been independently confirmed from the footage.
Meanwhile, the recording captures the reactions of people present during the questioning. Shortly after the man allegedly made the statement, some voices could be heard expressing shock and disbelief.
Among the reactions was the exclamation, “Jesus Christ,” as those present appeared stunned by the nature of the allegation.
The footage has continued to draw attention because of the unusual claim involving the first bathwater of newborn babies and its alleged sale to internet fraudsters.
Despite the reactions generated by the video, the claims remain unverified, and further information would be needed to establish the authenticity of the alleged confession and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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