Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, have uncovered an illegal baby factory in the Badagry area of Lagos, rescuing multiple victims and arresting two suspects.
The operation, carried out in Okuju, Ilado, followed weeks of intelligence gathering.
According to authorities, 18 pregnant women and 10 children were rescued from the facility, while two individuals identified as Joy Okeke and Raphael Agwu were taken into custody.
Investigations revealed that the victims, mostly aged between 18 and 30, were lured to the facility through offers circulated on social media platforms.
The arrangement involved the women agreeing to surrender their babies after delivery in exchange for payments ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦1.8 million.
Speaking during a briefing, the Lagos State NSCDC Commandant described the operation as a major breakthrough against human trafficking and illegal child trade.
He explained that the facility functioned as a coordinated system where pregnant women were housed until delivery, after which their babies were taken and sold to interested buyers
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Among those rescued, one of the women reportedly suffered a miscarriage, while others remained heavily pregnant at the time of the raid.
Authorities also confirmed that some women arrived at the facility with existing children, some of whom were also being negotiated for sale.
Items recovered from the premises included a generator, gas cylinders, cooking utensils, mobile phones, baby care products, and other household materials, indicating that the location was fully set up to accommodate long-term stays.
The suspects are expected to be handed over to the police for prosecution, while the victims will be transferred to the appropriate government agency for rehabilitation and support.
Authorities have also disclosed that the Lagos State Government will determine the fate of the building, with demolition under consideration to prevent further illegal use.
Further investigations are ongoing to uncover the full network behind the operation, including agents who allegedly recruit victims through online platforms.
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