Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, have dismantled a suspected baby factory network operating in the Badagry axis, rescuing 28 victims and arresting two suspects in a coordinated intelligence-led operation.
The operation, carried out between April 15 and 16, 2026, followed three weeks of sustained surveillance, which led operatives to a concealed location at Okuju, Ilado area of Olorunda, Badagry.
Briefing the media, the State Commandant, Mr. Adedotun Keshinro, disclosed that the victims comprise 17 heavily pregnant women and 11 others, including children, infants, and an adult male.
He stated that preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were allegedly recruited through a Facebook-based scheme targeting vulnerable pregnant women, with promises of financial compensation ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦1,000,000 after delivery.
He further revealed that the victims were kept in deplorable and unsanitary conditions, adding that one of the pregnant women reportedly lost her pregnancy due to neglect and lack of proper medical attention.
Items recovered from the scene include mobile phones, gas cylinders, a generator set, cooking utensils, and other household materials suspected to have supported the illegal operation.
The suspects, alongside the rescued victims, have been handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further investigation and prosecution.
Commending the operation, the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, described it as a demonstration of the Corps’ strengthened intelligence-driven policing strategy and unwavering commitment to dismantling criminal networks nationwide.
He reiterated the Corps’ resolve to intensify inter-agency collaboration and technology-based operations in combating human trafficking and related crimes.
The Assistant Commandant of Corps, National Public Relations Officer, NSCDC, Mr. Babawale Afolabi, said in a press releas urged members of the public to remain vigilant, especially regarding online offers and recruitment schemes targeting vulnerable individuals.
He said: “Citizens are advised to verify all suspicious claims and promptly report any unusual activities to the nearest security agency.
“The Corps further emphasizes that timely intelligence sharing and community vigilance remain critical tools in the collective fight against human trafficking and organised exploitation.”
