Secret Surrogacy Deal Triggers Chaos at Jos Fertility Clinic
What began as a private surrogacy agreement has spiralled into controversy at a fertility clinic in Jos, Plateau State, following a dramatic series of events that exposed the arrangement and led to a confrontation between two families.
Sources say a woman had entered into a surrogacy agreement with a couple seeking children and was reportedly pregnant with twins for them. Beyond the agreed financial compensation, she was said to be receiving ₦50,000 monthly for her upkeep during the pregnancy.
The situation took a complicated turn when the surrogate allegedly told her boyfriend that he was the father of the babies. Excited by the news, he reportedly informed relatives and friends, bought baby supplies, and provided financial support throughout the pregnancy.
The matter came to a head on February 11 when the woman visited her boyfriend and went into labour after her water broke. She was rushed to the fertility centre, where she had earlier undergone an embryo transfer. The twins were delivered through a Caesarean section and handed over to the commissioning parents, who were reportedly taken to a private ward.
Unaware of the surrogacy arrangement, the boyfriend and his family later arrived at the hospital bearing gifts, expecting to see the newborns. It was after the delivery that the surrogate allegedly admitted to her mother that she had misled her boyfriend about the pregnancy.
When the boyfriend’s family asked to see the babies, the woman’s mother reportedly claimed the twins had died. The explanation deepened suspicions, with the family insisting that if the babies were truly deceased, their bodies should be released for burial.
Eyewitnesses say tensions escalated further when the surrogate’s mother allegedly remarked that the boyfriend’s family had “not paid a dime” toward her daughter’s bride price. The comment reportedly sparked a heated argument that soon turned into a physical altercation within the hospital premises.
The disturbance the following day drew residents from nearby areas as tempers flared and accusations flew.
As of press time, it remains uncertain whether security agencies have formally stepped in or if any legal proceedings have begun. The incident has renewed conversations about the regulation of surrogacy in Nigeria, especially regarding transparency, consent, and the rights of all parties involved.
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