Anita Ogona
A 54-year-old Nigerian woman, Alake Latoyosi has given birth to eleven babies in Cotonou, Benin Republic.
The extraordinary births occurred in two separate batches, with the first set of six arriving on August 7 and the second set of five born exactly one week later on August 14.
Her husband, 56-year-old Yahaya Nafiu, who is the Missioner of the Ilorin Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) in Port Novo, Ajasse, and Cotonou, is now seeking financial assistance to support his family.
In an emotional appeal, Nafiu called on compassionate individuals to help provide the necessary resources to care for his wife and their newborns.
“The financial cost of caring for them and their mother is overwhelming,” Nafiu told The Nation.
The delivery process was managed by a local birth attendant who assisted in the safe arrival of the babies on both occasions.
The babies consisted of eight males and three females, though sadly, two of the girls did not survive the delivery. The remaining nine children are reported to be in good health.
Reflecting on the unusual circumstances surrounding the births, Nafiu recounted how his wife experienced strange movements in her stomach a few days after the first delivery.
A subsequent scan at the hospital revealed that she was carrying more children, prompting a swift response that led to the birth of the second set of five babies.
Nafiu disclosed that his wife’s pregnancy lasted for over three years, a condition that puzzled the medical professionals involved.
Nafiu further disclosed he had many children before the arrival of the decuplets, while his wife also had children from her previous marriage.
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