The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 victims and the arrest of three people involved in the operation of a baby factory in the Ijegun area of the state.
Speaking to newsmen, yesterday, at the state police command, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, noted that the illegal operation was uncovered on April 5, 2025, following a tip-off.
Police operatives swiftly mobilised detectives to the scene, where they arrested the operator of the facility, one Mariam Vincent, 35, with two accomplices, Orie Ruth, 23, and Ujunwa Ifeanyi, 18.
Explaining further, he said during the raid, officers were able to rescue several victims, including three children of seven, five and two years old.
In total, seven women and three children, all held against their will, were rescued during the operation.
The adult victims have been identified as Precious (24), Magdalene (25), Adaobi (23), Princess (22), Ifeanyi (25) and Amaka (26). The children rescued were Destiny, a seven-year-old boy, Miracle, a five-year-old girl and Success, a two-year-old girl.
The rescued individuals are currently receiving appropriate care and support.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to abducting their victims from different parts of the state for the purpose of running a baby factory. Police said investigation was ongoing and the suspects would be charged accordingly.
