Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have busted a suspected baby factory and rescued six pregnant girls near Choba in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.
The Command’s Commissioner, CP Polycarp Emeka, disclosed this to newsmen in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Emeka said this was made possible following credible information that led to the arrest of the prime suspect, Akudo Ozoroh, during a raid on the alleged child trafficking home.
He said Ozoroh, 39, confessed to the crime.
The police boss, during the parade of the suspects, said Ozoroh’s female accomplice was also arrested.
The CP said: “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.
“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.”