Lagos police bust baby factory, rescue 10 victims, arrest three operators

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 victims and the arrest of three individuals involved in operating a baby factory in the Ijegun area of the state.

Speaking at a press briefing on Monday at the state police command, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the illegal operation was uncovered on April 5, 2025, following a tip-off. Hundeyin said the police carried out a raid on the factory and apprehended three persons including the facility operator, Mariam Vincent, 35, along with two accomplices, Orie Ruth, 23, and Ujunwa Ifeanyi, 18.

Explaining further, he said that during the raid, officers were able to rescue several victims, including three children aged seven, five, and two.

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 7-year-old boy; Miracle, a 5-year-old girl; and Success, a 2-year-old girl.

He mentioned that 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 say the investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged accordingly.