The Ogun state police command says it has arrested six suspects and rescued two pregnant women and four children at an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state.
This was revealed in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital, by the deputy police public relations officer of the command, Oluborode Opeyemi.
“The command has recorded a significant breakthrough in the Command’s ongoing fight against human trafficking and child exploitation, as an intelligence-led operation led to the dismantling of an illegal ‘baby factory’ syndicate at Abaren Village, Mowe.”
” The operation resulted in the safe rescue of two heavily pregnant women and four children, as well as the arrest of six suspects,” he said.
According to the police, the operation was carried out on 24th August, 2026, at about 8:00 a.m., when operatives acting on sustained intelligence stormed the syndicate’s hideout located at Toluwalase Street, Abaren Village via Gbarinmole, a suburb of Mowe.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that human trafficking and illegal adoption activities had been systematically occurring at the facility over time.”
“During the raid, operatives safely rescued two pregnant victims, and four young children, comprising two males and two females.”
It further revealed that intelligence-led follow-up operations led operatives to a hospital within the Mowe axis, where another victim had given birth to a baby boy on 20th August, 2026. While the mother was receiving medical treatment, the whereabouts of the newborn child could not be accounted for, prompting the arrest of the attending nurse in locating the infant.
“The case is currently being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for a continued diligent investigation as to establish the full extent of the syndicate’s activities, locate the missing newborn, and ensure the prosecution of every culpable suspect.”
The Command, however, promised to keep members of the general public informed as further developments unfold.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to stamping out human trafficking, child trading, and all forms of violent crime across Ogun State.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police by providing timely and credible information, assuring them that the Command will sustain intelligence-led policing to ensure the safety and protection of all citizens.
