Baby factory discovered in Delta; suspects arrested
The police command in Delta has confirmed the discovery of a baby factory in Okpanam community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state.
Command spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, said in a statement on Thursday in Asaba that police operatives from the State Investigation Department (SID) who stormed the place, rescued three pregnant women.
“Acting on information, on July 10, 2022, at about 7.30pm, operatives of the State Investigation Department stormed a baby factory in Okpanam community, Oshimili North LGA.
“The operatives rescued three pregnant women and two suspects; Promise Ejogu and Aruna Sulieman were arrested.
“Information gathered by the police revealed that one of the suspects, Promise Ejogu, is a brother to the ringleader of the syndicate.
“The syndicate kept the women and engages them in sexual activities to get them pregnant,” Mr Edafe said.
The police image maker said the suspects are currently in custody while effort is on to arrest the other members of the syndicate.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Rights
Outrage as Zimbabwean husband flees UK after alleged murder of wife, daughters
The case has caused outrage on social media, with many calling for discussion about violence against black women.
Heading 2
Trump orders more U.S. strikes to degrade Iran’s grip on Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has ordered more strikes on Iran.
Economy
Japa is modern-day slavery; Nigerians at home better than those abroad: Tinubu Govt
“Do you know where the majority of them are working? Care homes,” said the presidential spokesman.
Abuja
Abuja driver convicted for ramming into FRSC marshal, crushing patrol vehicle
A 26-year-old Abuja driver has been convicted for assaulting an FRSC officer and damaging a vehicle.
Heading 1
Lagos assembly advances anti-begging bill as Sanwo-Olu govt cracks down on beggars
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to prohibit street begging across the state.
Economy
Nigerian investors gain N3.45 trillion as equities market surges
The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish rally on Tuesday, with investors gaining N3.450 trillion, driven by renewed buying interest in large- and mid-cap stocks.
