The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a suspected baby factory in Badagry, Lagos State, rescuing 28 victims
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 18 adults and 10 children were allegedly rescued, including 17 pregnant women and one miscarriage case, alongside two suspects.
NAN also reports the alleged victims are aged between 18 and 35 years.
Addressing journalists, Lagos NSCDC Commandant, Mr Adedotun Keshinro, said the operation followed intelligence gathered three weeks earlier.
“We received information about the facility three weeks ago and carried out the raid around midnight on Wednesday,” he said.
Keshinro said the building, located in Okuju-Ilado, Badagry, was large and comprised several apartments.
“The operators lure unsuspecting pregnant women with financial inducements and make them sign agreements,” he said.
He added that the suspects allegedly used a disguised Facebook account to conceal their intentions, directing victims to private chats.
“Once the victims arrive, their freedom is restricted and they are subjected to the conditions within the facility,” Keshinro said.
He said both the victims and suspects would be handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
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