Police rescue 10 pregnant women from Akwa Ibom baby factory
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued 10 pregnant women from a baby factory operated by 56-year-old Eunice Eze.
Commissioner of Police Waheed Ayilara made this announcement during a briefing at the Police Headquarters in Ikot Akpanabia, Uyo, on Tuesday.
The suspect was apprehended on July 15 at 4:30 p.m. at World Bank Estate in Owerri, following actionable intelligence. “Mrs. Eunice Eze, age 56, was arrested for running a baby factory at World Bank Estate in Owerri. She specializes in stealing babies and pregnant women from Akwa Ibom through her agent, Ability Tom,” Ayilara stated.
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In addition to this operation, the police also arrested a notorious kidnapper linked to multiple kidnappings and murders in the state. The raid led to the recovery of various firearms, including two AK-47 rifles, two G3 rifles, one double-barreled rifle, five magazines, and seven live rounds of ammunition. These weapons were found in a private mortuary used as an armory in Ekeya, Okobo Local Government Area.
Commissioner Ayilara expressed gratitude to the state government, sister security agencies, and vigilant members of the public for their support and timely information, which facilitated these arrests. He emphasized the need for continued collaboration to ensure the safety and peace of Akwa Ibom.
(NAN)
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