The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued 10 pregnant women from a baby factory operated by a 56-year-old suspect, Eunice Eze.
The Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the Police Headquarters in Ikot Akpanabia, Uyo, on Tuesday.
Ayilara said the suspect, who specializes in running a baby factory at World Bank Estate in Owerri, was arrested on July 15 at 4:30 pm through actionable intelligence.
“On July 15, at about 4:30 pm, based on actionable intelligence, Mrs. Eunice Eze, aged 56, was arrested for running a baby factory at World Bank Estate in Owerri.
The suspect specializes in stealing babies and pregnant women from Akwa Ibom through her agent, Ability Tom,” Ayilara said.
The commissioner also reported the arrest of a wanted kidnapper in the state. The kidnapper and his group have been responsible for the kidnapping and killing of several individuals in the state.
The police recovered two AK-47 rifles, two G3 rifles, one double-barrel rifle, five magazines, and seven live rounds of ammunition.
These firearms, used by the kidnapper and his syndicate, were found at a private mortuary being used as an armory in Ekeya, Okobo Local Government Area.
Ayilara thanked the state government, sister security agencies, and public members for their support and timely information that led to the arrests.
He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration to keep Akwa Ibom safer and more peaceful.
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