By Ebinum Samuel
Operatives of the Mowe Division, Ogun State Police Command, have recorded a significant breakthrough in the Command’s ongoing fight against human trafficking and child exploitation, as an intelligence-led operation led to the dismantling of an illegal ‘baby factory’ syndicate at Abaren Village, Mowe. The operation resulted in the safe rescue of two heavily pregnant women and four children, as well as the arrest of six suspects: Florence Glory Ogbona ‘f’ (58), Magdalene Julius ‘f’ (63), Chidike Egwuonwu ‘m’ (40), Onyechu Chidike ‘m’ (35), Stephen Ogbona ‘m’ (39), and an attending nurse, Oseni Kusamotu Idaya ‘f’.
According to ASP Oluborede Opeyemi, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Command,the operation was carried out on 24th August, 2026, at about 8:00 a.m., when operatives acting on sustained intelligence stormed the syndicate’s hideout located at Toluwalase Street, Abaren Village via Gbarinmole, a suburb of Mowe as preliminary investigation revealed that human trafficking and illegal adoption activities had been systematically occurring at the facility over time.
During the raid, operatives safely rescued two pregnant victims: Ilesanmi Foluke ‘f’ (23), seven months pregnant, and Ejekwa Melody ‘f’ (20), eight months pregnant. Four young children; comprising two males and two females were also recovered from the scene.
Further intelligence-led follow-up operations led operatives to a hospital within the Mowe axis, where another victim, Blessing Bright Effiong ‘f’ (26), had given birth to a baby boy on 20th August, 2026. While the mother was met receiving medical treatment, the whereabouts of the newborn child could not be accounted for, prompting the arrest of the attending nurse in locating the infant.
The case is currently being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for a continued diligent investigation as to establish the full extent of the syndicate’s activities, locate the missing newborn, and ensure the prosecution every culpable suspect. The public will be kept informed as further developments unfold.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commends the operational efficiency and prompt response of the Mowe Division operatives. He reaffirms the Command’s unwavering commitment to stamping out human trafficking, child trading, and all forms of violent crime across Ogun State. The CP further urges residents to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police by providing timely and credible information, assuring them that the Command will sustain intelligence-led policing to ensure the safety and protection of all citizens.
Members of the public are encouraged to promptly report suspicious persons or activities through the following channels: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111 Emergency Lines: 09164859299 09154293464
