Crimes

Police uncover baby factory, rescues pregnant women in Delta

The Police Command in Delta State has uncovered a baby factory in Okpanam community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state.

Command spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, said 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.

Man bags life imprisonment for defiling 3 daughters

“Information gathered by the police revealed that one of the suspects, Promise Ejogu, is a brother to the ring leader of the syndicate.

“The syndicate kept the women and engages them in sexual activities to get them pregnant,” 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.

The Star

Editor

Recent Posts

Lassa fever cases rise as death toll hits 229

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported an increase in confirmed…

33 minutes ago

Bandits abduct Zamfara LG chairman, kill four security personnel

Suspected bandits have abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nura…

1 hour ago

Kano bans ‘after-party’, ‘hot challenge’ at weddings, social events

The Kano State Censorship Board has banned activities popularly known as “after-party” and “hot challenge”…

2 hours ago

Ndume denies facilitating N5bn ransom, says he alerted security agencies

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has denied allegations that he facilitated the…

2 hours ago

Paramount agrees to delay $110bn Warner Bros merger

Paramount Skydance agreed on Friday to delay its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery…

3 hours ago

INEC urges Nigerians to register as voter registration ends Sunday

The Independent National Electoral Commission has urged eligible Nigerians to complete their voter registration before…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.