The police command in Abia state says its operatives have rescued 16 pregnant women and eight children from a baby factory.
The police also arrested two suspected operators of the baby factory located in the Aba axis of the state.
In a statement on Friday, Maureen Chinaka, Abia police spokesperson, said the rapid response squad raided the location after a credible tip-off.
Chinaka said the women and children were housed in a four-storey building.
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“The rescued persons are: Joy Mathew, (27), Stella Okon (22), Bella Okon (19), Idara Emmanuel (24), Blessing Okon (19), Blessing Edet (20), Promise Akpan (22). Joy Edet (17), Josephine Asuquo (19) and Glory John (19),” the police said.
“Goodness Peter (20), Ifeoma Ozoemena (22), Victoria Robert (20), Blessed Monday (17), Victoria Liberty (21) and Anita Sunday (21).
“The eight children rescued are China Marvelous (11), Nancy Sunday (9), Marvelous Sunday (6), Martha Ubong (2), Deborah Ndifreke (2), Praise Answer (2) Goodness Destiny (4) and Victor Aniebeti (2).”
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The Abia police spokesperson urged residents to be security conscious and support police with information.
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