Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled an alleged illegal “baby factory” in Abaren Village, Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children. The operation was carried out at about 8 a.m. on August 24, 2026, by the Mowe Divisional Police headquarters following sustained intelligence on suspected human trafficking and illegal adoption activities at the facility.
Police said the syndicate operated from a hideout on Toluwalase Street, Abaren Village, via Gbarinmole, a suburb of Mowe. Preliminary investigations revealed that human trafficking and illegal adoption activities had been systematically occurring at the facility over time. During the raid, officers rescued 23-year-old Ilesanmi Foluke, who was seven months pregnant, and 20-year-old Ejekwa Melody, who was eight months pregnant. Four children, comprising two boys and two girls, were also recovered.
Six suspects were arrested in connection with the case. They were identified as Florence Glory Ogbona, 58; Magdalene Julius, 63; Chidike Egwuonwu, 40; Onyechu Chidike, 35; Stephen Ogbona, 39; and an attending nurse, Oseni Kusamotu Idaya.
In a follow-up operation, police traced the investigation to a hospital within the Mowe axis where another alleged victim, 26-year-old Blessing Bright Effiong, had reportedly given birth to a baby boy on August 20. While Effiong was receiving medical treatment, the whereabouts of her newborn could not be established, prompting the arrest of the attending nurse to assist in locating the infant.
The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Oluborode Opeyemi, said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation to establish the full extent of the syndicate’s activities and ensure the prosecution of all culpable suspects.
