By Gbenga Ojikutu
A woman married to a hunter from Oju Local Government Area, Benue State had made the headline news recently.
Mother of nine normal children previously without any complications, but her 10th pregnancy seemed to be going smoothly until the unexpected happened.
According to reports, the newborn resembled a monkey, a sight that shocked everyone present, including medical team of the hospital and the woman’s family.
The strange news spread quickly, attracting attention from curious locals and sparking questions about how such an event could happen.
The people of Otukpo and neighboring communities are yet to unravel the mysterious event as many are coming up with different narratives about the birth in a place where traditional beliefs mixed with modern science leaving everyone puzzled.
However, doctors at St. Theresa Hospital were said to be investigating the cause of the unusual birth which some say could be due to a rare genetic mutation.
The distraught woman was left to comprehend with the shocking incident of having previous nine normal children through pregnancies, but the tenth attempt produced a monster.
This strange incident in Otukpo has shocked the community and sparked widespread discussion.
As people search for answers, it is important that any medical or scientific explanations are shared with care for the family involved.
While this event is rare and unsettling, it reminds one of the mysteries of human birth and superstition.
As we wait for more details, the story of the woman who gave birth to a monkey-like baby in Otukpo remains one of the most unusual and talked-about events in recent time.
