Police in Ekiti State have uncovered an illegal baby factory in Ikere Local Government Area of the state.
The State Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, disclosed this in a statement in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday.
According to Eribo, the command received a tip-off and arrested one Onyechi Oluwadare, 43, alongside four other suspects behind a popular hotel along Ise-Ekiti Road, Ikere-Ekiti.
Other people arrested were, Onuoha Gloria ‘28 yrs’, Victoria Linus ‘25 yrs’, Ihegbogu Mercy ‘21 yrs’ and a heavily pregnant Emmanuel Esther ’23yrs’.
The statement reads in part : “On the 24/01/2026 at about 08:30hrs, the Command received a credible tip-off that the prime suspect, Oluwadare Onyechi, a 43-year old woman, runs an illegal baby factory alongside four other suspects somewhere behind Inisa Hotel and Suite, along Ise-Ekiti Road, Ikere-Ekiti.
“Upon the receipt of the information, the Command Operatives swung into action, cordoned off the premises used for the illegal business, and arrested Oluwadare Onyechi and four other accomplices namely, Onuoha Gloria ‘28 yrs’, Victoria Linus ‘25 yrs’, Ihegbogu Mercy ‘21 yrs’ and a heavily pregnant Emmanuel Esther, ’23yrs’.
“A Search was immediately conducted in the premises and six children within the ages of 2 and 9 reasonably suspected to be under bondage and exploitation were rescued.
“Items such as baby delivery materials, some rolls of dexamethasone tablet, and some bottles of Goya oil were recovered from the scene.
‘Speaking with the prime suspect in the alleged baby factory, Onyechi denied the allegations, saying she only prays in the building for those seeking God’s favour.”
Source – EKITI NEWS 247
(vitalnewsngr.com)
