Police uncover illegal maternity home, rescue pregnant women in akwa-ibom state
An illegal maternity home, allegedly involved in child trafficking, unlawful medical practice and impersonation has been uncovered in Usung Atiat, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom state.
Penpushing reports that the Command Public Relations Officer Timfon John, made this known in a statement adding that various medical supplies, including syringes, drip lines, herbs, and immunisation records were recovered in the facility.
The spokesperson a deputy superintendent of police, added that the rescued pregnant women at the facility have been placed under protective care, and investigations are ongoing to uncover other collaborators and ensure justice is served.
“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the command raided the premises and arrested a female, who was found harbouring seven pregnant women and five infants, aged between two weeks and one year’ she said.
“Further search led to the recovery of various medical supplies, including syringes, drip lines, herbs, and immunisation records, for which the suspect had no legal authorisation’, John added.
Penpushing further reports that she reiterated the command’s commitment to dismantling illegal activities endangering vulnerable individuals, and urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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