Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Lagos State Command, have uncovered and dismantled a suspected baby factory in Badagry, rescuing 28 victims and arresting two suspects linked to the operation.
The State Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, made this known while addressing journalists on Friday, April 17, 2026, noting that the operation followed a three-week intelligence-driven surveillance in the area.
According to him, the facility, located in Okuju, Ilado, Road 1, Zone 1, Olorunda area of Badagry, was raided during an overnight operation between April 15 and 16.
Keshinro said the suspects allegedly used a Facebook account to lure pregnant women, offering between ₦500,000 and ₦1 million in exchange for their babies after delivery.
A total of 28 victims were rescued from the premises, including 17 heavily pregnant women, one adult male, and 10 children, including infants. Preliminary findings also revealed that one of the victims lost her pregnancy due to the poor and unsafe conditions at the facility.
Items recovered from the scene include a pumping machine, generator set, six standing fans, two gas cylinders, a burner, large cooking pots, five Android phones, mats, and assorted food items.
The Commandant condemned the operation of such facilities, describing it as inhumane and criminal, and warned that perpetrators would face the full weight of the law.
He added that both the suspects and victims have been handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons for further investigation and appropriate action.
Keshinro reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to leveraging intelligence and technology to combat human trafficking and related crimes, assuring the public that all those involved would be brought to justice.
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