The Lagos State command of the Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a baby factory in the Ijegun surbub of the state, leading to the rescue of ten individuals.
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the operation, as disclosed in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the command, Benjamin Hundeyin.
The police spokesman said that the illegal operation was brought to light following a tip-off received by the police last Saturday.
In response, officers promptly arrived at the site and arrested the primary suspect, Mariam Vincent, 35, along with two accomplices, Orie Ruth, 23, and Ujunwa Ifeanyi, 18.
During the raid, law enforcement officials rescued several victims, including three children aged seven, five, and two.
In total, the operation resulted in the rescue of seven adult women and three children.
According to Hundeyin, the illegal operation was brought to light following a tip-off received by the police last Saturday.
In response, officers promptly arrived at the site and arrested the primary suspect, Mariam Vincent, 35, along with two accomplices, Orie Ruth, 23, and Ujunwa Ifeanyi, 18.
During the raid, law enforcement officials rescued several victims, including three children aged seven, five, and two.
In total, the operation resulted in the rescue of seven adult women and three children.
The adult victims include Precious (24), Magdalene (25), Adaobi (23), Princess (22), Ifeanyi (25), and Amaka (26).
The rescued children are identified as Destiny (7), Miracle (5), and Success (2).
All individuals rescued are currently receiving appropriate care and support.
Hundeyin stated that the suspects confessed during interrogation to having kidnapped the victims from various locations within the state to operate the baby factory.
He further noted that the investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be charged in court.
While giving updates on police efforts over the past two weeks, Hundeyin said: “A total of 39 suspects who engaged in various crimes, including murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, child stealing, vandalism, illegal operation of a baby factory, illegal possession of firearms, and illicit drugs were arrested.”
