The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has rescued 10 pregnant women from a baby factory operated by a 56-year-old suspect, Eunice Eze.

Police commissioner Waheed Ayilara disclosed this while briefing journalists at the police headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia in Uyo on Tuesday.

Ayilara said that the suspect, who specialises in running a baby factory at the World Bank estate in Owerri, was arrested on July 15 at 4:30 p.m. through actionable intelligence.

“On July 15 at about 4:30 p.m., based on actionable intelligence, Mrs Eunice Eze ‘f’ age 56yrs was arrested for running a baby factory at World Bank Estate in Owerri. The suspect specialises in stealing babies and pregnant women from Akwa Ibom through her agent, Ability Tom,” Mr Ayilara said.

The commissioner said the police also arrested a wanted kidnapper in the state.

He said that the kidnapper and his group had been responsible for kidnapping and killing of several persons in Akwa Ibom.

Mr Ayilara said the police recovered two AK-47 rifles, two G3 rifles, one double-barrelled rifle, five magazines and seven live ammunition.

He said the firearms used by the kidnapper and his syndicate were recovered at a private mortuary, being used as the armoury at Ekeya in Okobo LGA.

Mr Ayilara thanked the Akwa Ibom government for their support, sister security agencies and good-spirited residents, whose credible and timely information led to the arrests.

He said the command looks forward to a more formidable collaboration from all as it strives to keep Akwa Ibom safer and more peaceful. 

(NAN)