Police uncover baby factory in Lagos, rescue 10 victims

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a suspected baby factory in the Ijegun area of the state, rescuing 10 victims in the process.

According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the illegal operation came to light after the police received a tip-off last Saturday. Acting swiftly on the intelligence, officers raided the facility and rescued the individuals, including young women believed to be victims of human trafficking.

Three suspects linked to the operation were arrested during the raid and are currently in police custody as investigations continue.

He said officers quickly went to the location and arrested the main suspect, Mariam Vincent, aged 35, along with two others – Orie Ruth, 23, and Ujunwa Ifeanyi, 18.

During the operation, the police found and rescued several victims, including three children aged seven, five, and two.

In total, seven adult women and three babies were rescued.

Among the adult victims were Precious (24), Magdalene (25), Adaobi (23), Princess (22), Ifeanyi (25), and Amaka (26).

The rescued children are Destiny (7), Miracle (5), and Success (2).

All the rescued people are now getting proper care and support.

Hundeyin said the suspects admitted during questioning that they kidnapped the victims from different places in the state to run the baby factory.

He added that the investigation is still ongoing and the suspects will face charges 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.”