The Akwa Ibom Police Command has successfully 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 during a press briefing at the Police Headquarters in Ikot Akpanabia, Uyo, on Tuesday.
Eze, who specializes in stealing babies and pregnant women from Akwa Ibom State through her agent, Ability Tom, was apprehended on July 15 at 4:30 pm. The arrest was made at World Bank Estate in Owerri, based on actionable intelligence.
“On July 15 at about 4:30 pm, based on actionable intelligence, Mrs. Eunice Eze, age 56, was arrested for running a baby factory at World Bank Estate in Owerri,” Ayilara stated.
In addition to this, the police also arrested a wanted kidnapper and his group, who have been responsible for several kidnappings and killings in the state. The police recovered a significant cache of firearms, including two AK-47 rifles, two G3 rifles, one double-barrel rifle, five magazines, and seven live ammunition. These firearms were found at a private mortuary in Ekeya, Okobo Local Government Area, being used as an armoury by the kidnapper and his syndicate.
Ayilara expressed gratitude to the state government, sister security agencies, and public members for their support and timely information that led to these arrests. He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration to ensure the safety and peace of Akwa Ibom State.