Operatives of the Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have uncovered and dismantled an illegal baby factory in Badagry, arresting two suspects and rescuing 28 victims in the process.

The State Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Friday, 17 April 2026. He said the operation followed a three week intelligence driven surveillance in the area, in line with the directive of the Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, for enhanced use of technology in tackling criminal activities nationwide.

According to him, the raid was carried out overnight between 15 and 16 April at Okuju, Ilado Road, Zone 1, Olorunda area of Badagry. The suspects were allegedly running the facility and using a Facebook account to lure pregnant women with promises of financial rewards ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦1 million after delivery, in exchange for their babies.

Keshinro said 28 victims were rescued from the premises, including 17 heavily pregnant women, one adult male and 10 children, among them infants. Preliminary findings indicate 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, six standing fans, 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. He confirmed 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 possible prosecution.