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

Ogun State Police Command busts a baby factory in Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children. Six suspects arrested in connection with the illegal Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-ogun-baby-factory-in-ogun-rescue-pregnant-women-children/

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

On Monday, police in Ogun State dismantled an illegal baby factory and rescued two pregnant women, four children, and six suspects. The operation, carried out at 8 a.m. on August 24, targeted a location in Abaren Village, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area. Operatives received intelligence and promptly stormed the syndicate's hideout, leading to the arrest of Florence Glory Ogbona, 58; Magdalene Julius, 63; Chidike Egwuonwu, 40; Onyechu Chidike, 35; Stephen Ogbona, 39; and an attending nurse, Oseni Kusamotu Idaya.

Additionally, two heavily pregnant women, Ilesanmi Foluke, 23, and Ejekwa Melody, 20, were rescued, along with four young children. The operation is part of the police's ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and child exploitation. The CP praised the operation and urged residents to provide information to support intelligence-led policing.

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