By Ekuson Nw’Ogbunka
Abuja
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, have dismantled a suspected baby factory in the Badagry area, rescuing 28 victims and arresting two suspects during an intelligence-led operation.
The operation was carried out between April 15 and 16, 2026, after three weeks of surveillance led officers to a concealed facility at Okuju, Ilado area of Olorunda, Badagry.
Briefing journalists, State Commandant Adedotun Keshinro said the victims included 17 heavily pregnant women, alongside 11 others comprising children, infants, and an adult male. Preliminary findings indicate the victims were allegedly recruited via a Facebook scheme that lured vulnerable pregnant women with promises of N500,000 to N1,000,000 after childbirth.
Keshinro added that the victims were kept in harsh, unhygienic conditions, and one of the pregnant women reportedly lost her pregnancy due to neglect and lack of medical care. Items recovered from the premises included mobile phones, gas cylinders, a generator set, cooking utensils, and other household equipment believed to have supported the illegal activity.
The suspects and rescued victims have been handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further investigation and possible prosecution. Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, described the breakthrough as proof of the Corps’ strengthened intelligence-driven approach and commitment to dismantling trafficking networks nationwide.
The Corps urged the public to be wary of online offers and recruitment schemes targeting vulnerable individuals, stressing the need to verify suspicious claims and report unusual activities. It noted that timely intelligence sharing and community vigilance remain critical in combating human trafficking and organized exploitation.
