The Ekiti State Police Command has uncovered an illegal baby factory in Ikere-Ekiti, headquarters of Ikere Council Area of Ekiti state, arresting five suspects and rescuing six children.
The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Ado-Ekiti, where he highlighted operational breakthroughs recorded by the police across the state.
Eribo disclosed that the baby factory was uncovered on January 24, 2026, following a credible tip-off that a 43-year-old woman, identified as Oluwadare Onyechi, was running an illegal baby factory behind Inisa Hotel and Suites along Ise-Ekiti Road.
The Police boss said that the operatives stormed the premises and arrested Onyechi alongside four accomplices: Onuoha Gloria (28), Victoria Linus (25), Ihegbogu Mercy (21), and a heavily pregnant woman, Emmanuel Esther (23).
Eribo added that six children between the ages of two and nine, suspected to be held under bondage, were rescued from the premises.
He added that efforts were ongoing to arrest other accomplices connected to the illegal operation.
The police commissioner also revealed the command arrested five suspects for armed robbery, 17 suspects for cattle rustling, and several others for burglary and related offences.
He said that a total of 558 rustled cattle, seven stolen vehicles, 10 fabricated master keys, different vehicle plate numbers, and other items were recovered during various operations.
Eribo further disclosed that operatives arrested a notorious cattle rustler and kidnapping kingpin, Ibrahim Abubakar, who allegedly rustled cattle across Ekiti, Kwara, and Kogi states, with 255 cattle recovered from him.
He said 16 other suspected cattle rustlers were also arrested in Isan-Ekiti with 303 cattle, while investigations revealed they were members of the same criminal network.
Reaffirming the command’s commitment to sustaining peace and security in the state, the police boss said all suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
He commended the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for their support, while urging residents to remain security conscious and promptly report suspicious activities to the police.
