When will baby factory operations stop in the South East?

Guardian Nigeria

The baby factory crisis in Southeast Nigeria is a grim reality, with shocking arrests highlighting the persistent issue. Is the current 10-year prison sentence and fine enough to stop these operations?   This phenomenon is rampant, as evidenced by recent arrests involving heavily pregnant women. Despite legal penalties, baby factories continue to thrive, raising serious questions about deterrence.   We dive into the heart of this disturbing trend. Learn about the challenges faced in combating these illegal operations and explore potential solutions.

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00:00When will baby factory operation stop in Southeast Nigeria?

00:03Over 70% to 80% of baby factory operation happens in Southeast region of the country.

00:11The latest being on March 14, 2026, are the arrest of a 52-year-old Toshiku Ogalayam,

00:18who was arrested alongside five women who are between the ages of 25 and 33, heavily pregnant.

00:25The penalty for baby factory operation is actually also not a pro-nast, but it carries 10 years of prison

00:32time and fine.

00:34But despite this enshrined in the law, this will continue as a change to insist.

00:41Do you think the penalty is not strong enough to deter the operators of baby factories in Nigeria?

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