Police Bust Alleged Baby Factory in Ogun, Rescue Pregnant Women, Four Children
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have uncovered an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area of the state, rescuing two pregnant women and four children while arresting six suspects linked to the facility.
The operation, according to the command, was conducted at about 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Toluwalase Street, Abaren Village, via Gbarinmole, Mowe, following sustained intelligence on suspected human trafficking and illegal adoption activities.
The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 25.
Global Mirror News gathered that the two pregnant women rescued during the operation were identified as 23-year-old Ilesanmi Foluke, who was seven months pregnant, and 20-year-old Ejekwa Melody, who was eight months pregnant.
Four children, two boys and two girls, were also rescued from the premises.
The Police said six suspects were arrested during the operation. They were identified as Florence Glory Ogbona, 58; Magdalene Julius, 63; Chidike Egwuonwu, 40; Onyechu Chidike, 35; Stephen Ogbona, 39; and an attending nurse, Oseni Kusamotu Idaya.
Police Trace Another Victim to Hospital
According to Babaseyi, further intelligence gathered during the operation led detectives to a hospital within the Mowe axis, where another alleged victim, 26-year-old Blessing Bright Effiong, was found receiving medical treatment after reportedly giving birth to a baby boy on August 20, 2026.
However, Police said the whereabouts of the newborn could not be established.
The development prompted the arrest of the attending nurse, who the command said would assist investigators in tracing and locating the missing infant.
“The whereabouts of the newborn child could not be accounted for, prompting the arrest of the attending nurse in locating the infant,” the Police statement said.
The Command said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for a comprehensive investigation.
Investigators are expected to establish the full extent of the alleged operation, determine how the pregnant women and children came into the facility, trace the missing newborn and identify other individuals who may be connected to the suspected syndicate.
Police Vow to Crack Down on Child Trafficking
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Officers involved in the operation and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating human trafficking, child trading, illegal adoption and other serious crimes across the State.
The Commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities, particularly those involving the movement, sale, transfer or illegal adoption of children.
Babaseyi said the Command would continue to rely on intelligence-led policing and collaboration with members of the public to protect vulnerable persons and dismantle criminal networks operating within Ogun State.
Global Mirror News reports that the latest operation highlights the continuing concern over alleged baby factories and child trafficking networks in parts of Nigeria, where vulnerable pregnant women and children can become victims of exploitation.
Similar Baby Factory Uncovered in Lagos
The Ogun operation comes months after another alleged baby factory was uncovered in the Badagry area of Lagos State.
According to reports, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command, busted the facility at Okuju, Ilado, Badagry, on April 17, 2026.
The operation reportedly led to the rescue of 18 pregnant women and 10 children, while two alleged operators of the facility, identified as Joy Okeke and Raphael Agwu, were arrested.
The victims were reportedly lured to the facility through an offer circulated on Facebook.
The Ogun State Police Command has urged residents to provide credible information that could assist law enforcement Agencies in identifying suspected trafficking networks and protecting women and children from exploitation.
