Anambra government saves 6 pregnant teenagers, the others at the baby factory

The Anambra state government on Saturday raided a baby manufacturing factory that was closed last year.

The factory, which operates with the Mother and Child and Maternity Hospital Gonds along the school road in its general, the OYI Regional Government in the state, was closed on February 7, 2024.

At least six pregnant teenagers were saved from the facility, while those suspected of the owner, identified as Odili Ossai from the Delta State, were said to be free.

Overcoming journalists about the results of RAID, Commissioner of State for Health, Dr. Afam Obidie, said the operation followed for months of reconnaissance and intelligence collection in the factory.

He said the attack was carried out in collaboration with security agents and clean and healthy Anambra operations officials, if not called Ocha Brigade.

The Commissioner added that the security agent invaded the facilities and captured the key members of the criminal network.

He said: “The hospital called was found operating with a falsified license, owned by a medical doctor who was recognized by himself, Odili Ossai, from Delta.

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“The authorities have confirmed that the syndicate was involved in the trade and exploitation of young girls, aged 15, 19, and 21.

“Many victims are reportedly detained contrary to their will and forced to pregnancy, with newborns sold to illegal adoption rings.

“Some teenage girls and babies are saved during the raids and receive comprehensive medical treatment and psychological support.”

He also revealed that the relevant authorities had launched an investigation and the suspects would face the indictment, including human trafficking, detention that violated the law, and the exploitation of children.