Police Uncover Baby Factory in Ekiti

Operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have uncovered an illegal baby factory in Ikere Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Ado-Ekiti. He said the command acted on credible intelligence, which led to the arrest of Onyechi Oluwadare and four other suspects at a premises located behind a popular hotel along Ise-Ekiti Road, Ikere-Ekiti.

Those arrested with Oluwadare include Onuoha Gloria, Victoria Linus, Ihegbogu Mercy and a pregnant woman, Emmanuel Esther.

Police said operatives arrested the suspects on 24 January 2026 at about 8:30 a.m. after cordoning off the premises allegedly used for the illegal operation. A search of the building resulted in the rescue of six children aged between two and nine years, who were suspected to be held under bondage and exploitation. Officers also recovered baby delivery materials, rolls of dexamethasone tablets and bottles of Goya oil.

However, speaking to journalists, the prime suspect, Onyechi, denied operating a baby factory, claiming she used the building solely as a prayer centre for people seeking divine intervention.

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