NSCDC Busts Lagos Baby Factory, Rescues 28 Victims, Arrests Two in Major Stin
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, have dismantled a suspected baby factory syndicate in the Badagry axis, rescuing 28 victims and apprehending two suspects in a coordinated, intelligence-led operation.
The raid, carried out between April 15 and 16, 2026, followed three weeks of sustained surveillance that led operatives to a hidden facility in Okuju, Ilado area of Olorunda, Badagry.
Addressing the media, State Commandant Adedotun Keshinro revealed that the rescued victims include 17 heavily pregnant women and 11 others—comprising children, infants, and an adult male. Preliminary findings indicate that the victims were lured through a Facebook recruitment scheme targeting vulnerable pregnant women, with promises of payouts ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦1,000,000 after delivery.
Keshinro disclosed that the victims were held in deplorable and unsanitary conditions. He added that one of the pregnant women reportedly lost her pregnancy due to neglect and lack of proper medical care.
Recovered items from the scene include mobile phones, gas cylinders, a generator, cooking utensils, and other materials believed to have supported the illegal operation.
The suspects and rescued victims have since been handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further investigation and prosecution.
Commending the operation, NSCDC Commandant General, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, described the bust as a testament to the Corps’ strengthened intelligence-driven approach and commitment to dismantling criminal networks nationwide. He reaffirmed plans to deepen inter-agency collaboration and deploy technology in tackling human trafficking and related crimes.
The NSCDC urged the public to remain vigilant, particularly regarding online offers targeting vulnerable individuals, and to report suspicious activities to security agencies.
The Corps emphasized that community vigilance and timely intelligence sharing remain critical in the fight against human trafficking and organized exploitation.
