By Hagxy Don
In a shocking discovery, security operatives in Abuja have uncovered a baby factory and rescued nine pregnant women held under inhumane conditions. The raid, carried out in a quiet suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, has sparked outrage and renewed calls for stricter measures against human trafficking.
Authorities revealed that the women, most of whom are teenagers, were lured with promises of jobs and better lives, only to find themselves trapped in a sinister operation. "They were treated like commodities," said an official involved in the operation. "This is an unimaginable violation of human dignity."
Sources say the syndicate running the factory sold newborns to wealthy clients, with male infants reportedly fetching higher prices. One of the rescued women tearfully recounted her ordeal, stating, "I was deceived into coming here. They took away my phone and said I could only leave after delivering my baby."
The mastermind of the operation and several accomplices have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to dismantle the wider network. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
This discovery has ignited debates about the growing menace of baby factories in Nigeria, with activists calling for increased public awareness and stricter enforcement of anti-trafficking laws. As the victims receive medical and psychological care, the nation is once again forced to confront the darker side of its societal challenges.
Will this crackdown be a turning point in the fight against human trafficking, or just another story in an ongoing crisis?
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