RismadarVoice Reporters, April 18, 2026
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command, have uncovered and dismantled a suspected baby factory syndicate in the Badagry area, rescuing 28 victims and apprehending two suspects during a coordinated, intelligence-led operation.
The raid, conducted between April 15 and 16, 2026, followed three weeks of sustained surveillance. According to authorities, operatives traced the illicit operation to a concealed facility in Okuju, Ilado area of Olorunda, Badagry, in Lagos.
Addressing journalists, the State Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, disclosed that those rescued include 17 heavily pregnant women and 11 others comprising children, infants, and one adult male.
Preliminary findings indicate that the victims were allegedly lured through a recruitment scheme on Facebook, targeting vulnerable pregnant women with promises of financial rewards ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦1,000,000 after childbirth.
Keshinro further revealed that the victims were held in deplorable and unsanitary conditions. He added that at least one of the pregnant women reportedly lost her pregnancy due to neglect and the absence of proper medical care.
Items recovered from the premises include mobile phones, gas cylinders, a generator set, cooking utensils, other household materials believed to have supported the illegal operation.
The suspects, along with the rescued victims, have been transferred to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Reacting to the development, the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, described the operation as a clear demonstration of the Corps’ enhanced intelligence-driven policing approach. He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and strengthening inter-agency collaboration, particularly in tackling human trafficking and organized exploitation.
The NSCDC also called on members of the public to remain vigilant, especially regarding suspicious online offers and recruitment schemes targeting vulnerable individuals. Citizens were urged to verify such claims and promptly report unusual activities to relevant security agencies.
Authorities emphasized that timely intelligence sharing and community vigilance remain critical in combating human trafficking and related crimes across the country.
