The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a baby factory in the Ijegun area of the state, rescuing 10 victims and arresting three suspects connected to the operation.
Spokesperson for the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday. He said the illegal facility was discovered following a tip-off received by the police on Saturday.
Acting swiftly, officers raided the premises and arrested the prime suspect, 35-year-old Mariam Vincent, along with two alleged accomplices identified as Orie Ruth, 23, and Ujunwa Ifeanyi, 18.
Seven adult women and three children—aged seven, five, and two—were rescued during the operation. The adult victims were named as Precious (24), Magdalene (25), Adaobi (23), Princess (22), Ifeanyi (25), and Amaka (26). The children rescued were identified as Destiny (7), Miracle (5), and Success (2).
Hundeyin said the victims are currently receiving appropriate care and support.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly abducted the victims from various locations across the state for the purpose of operating the baby factory.
The police said the investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon its conclusion.
