A 60-year-old suspect, Augustina Onyenwe has been arrested for allegedly running a baby factory in Isolo area of Lagos state.
Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Hakeem Odumosu who made the announcement on Wednesday said the arrest was made based on a tip off.
According to him, two pregnant women were rescued following the arrest on July 1 at Lawson Road, Isolo, Lagos.
Commissioner Odumosu said;“A police team acted on the information, raced to the address, and rescued two heavily pregnant girls. The suspect has made a confessional statement to that effect.
“The victims, ladies of ages 32 and 20 respectively, have been kept in protective custody while the suspect will be charged to court as soon as possible.”
It was alleged that Mrs Onyenwe keeps young pregnant ladies at the location till they are put to bed.
