In a significant operation, the Ekiti State police command has uncovered an illegal baby factory situated within the Ikere local government area, leading to the arrest of one suspect.
The state's Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, shared the news with reporters, detailing that the police acted on a tip-off and arrested a 43-year-old woman named Onyechi Oluwadare, along with four other individuals, near a well-known hotel on Ise-Ekiti Road in Ikere-Ekiti.
On January 24, 2026, at approximately 08:30 hrs, the police received credible information regarding Oluwadare, who was allegedly running the illegal operation in conjunction with four accomplices behind Inisa Hotel and Suit, as reported by Eribo.
Following the intelligence received, police operatives quickly cordoned off the location associated with the illegal activities. They went on to apprehend Oluwadare and her accomplices, identified as Onuoha Gloria, age 28, Victoria Linus, age 25, Ihegbogu Mercy, age 21, and Emmanuel Esther, a heavily pregnant woman aged 23.
During a thorough search of the premises, six children ranging from the ages of 2 to 9 were rescued, raising concerns that they were being held in conditions of bondage and exploitation. The police also retrieved various items from the site, including materials for baby deliveries, rolls of dexamethasone tablets, and bottles of Goya oil.
When questioned by reporters, the main suspect, Oluwadare, denied the accusations, claiming that her activities in the building were solely for prayer purposes, aimed at those seeking divine assistance.
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