Police bust baby factory in Ogun, rescue pregnant women, children

The Ogun State Police Command successfully dismantled a baby factory in the Mowe area, rescuing two pregnant women and four children. Six suspects were arrested in connection with the operation, which was carried out following intelligence on alleged human trafficking and illegal adoption activities. The rescued women were Ilesanmi Foluke, 23, and Ejekwa Melody, 20, while the four children consisted of two boys and two girls.

The command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated that the operation took place on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Toluwalase Street, Abaren Village, via Gbarinmole, Mowe. The arrested suspects include Florence Glory Ogbona, 58; Magdalene Julius, 63; Chidike Egwuonwu, 40; Onyechu Chidike, 35; Stephen Ogbona, 39; and an attending nurse, Oseni Kusamotu Idaya.

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