Police in Rivers State says six pregnant girls have been rescued during a raid at a suspected baby factory in Obio/Akpor LGA of the state.
Polycarp Emeka, commissioner of police in the state, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press conference in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital.
He said the girls were rescued after the command received credible information which led to the arrest of two suspected child traffickers.
He said Akudo Ozoroh, the 39-year-old suspect, confessed to the crime during interrogation, adding that another woman who was her accomplice was also arrested.
“Eagle-eyed operatives of the Rivers state police command, in furtherance of an investigation, on May 27, 2023, arrested one Akudo Ozoroh, 39, the alleged owner of a child trafficking centre,” the commissioner said.
“Six pregnant girls were rescued. Upon interrogation, Akudo Ozoroh confessed to the crime.
“The suspect claimed that she had been in the business for a long time and had succeeded in selling many children, which she couldn’t give a vivid account of.
“The prime suspect and her accomplice are currently in custody, and further investigation is in top gear for the possible arrest of other suspects in connection with the crime.”