EKITI POLICE BUST ALLEGED BABY FACTORY, ARREST SUSPECTS
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
The Ekiti State Police Command has uncovered an alleged illegal baby factory in Ikere Local Government Area.
Speaking to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Commissioner of Police Joe Eribo said the operation followed a tip-off, leading to the arrest of 43-year-old Onyechi Oluwadare and four other suspects at a popular hotel along Ise-Ekiti Road, Ikere-Ekiti.
Those arrested include Onuoha Gloria, 28; Victoria Linus, 25; Ihegbogu Mercy, 21; and a heavily pregnant Emmanuel Esther, 23.
The police statement said in part: “On January 24, 2026, at around 8:30 a.m., the Command received a credible tip-off that 43-year-old Oluwadare Onyechi operates an illegal baby factory along with four other suspects behind Inisa Hotel and Suites on Ise-Ekiti Road, Ikere-Ekiti.”
“Following the tip-off, police operatives moved quickly to cordon off the premises used for the alleged illegal business, arresting Oluwadare Onyechi and four accomplices: Onuoha Gloria, 28; Victoria Linus, 25; Ihegbogu Mercy, 21; and a heavily pregnant Emmanuel Esther, 23,” the statement said.
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During a search of the premises, six children aged between 2 and 9—suspected to be victims of exploitation—were rescued. Authorities also recovered items including baby delivery materials, rolls of dexamethasone tablets, and bottles of Goya oil.
When questioned, Onyechi denied involvement in any wrongdoing, claiming that she only uses the building for prayer services for those seeking God’s favour.
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