ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has sentenced Abiodun Ogundeji and Happiness Ogundeji to 14 years’ imprisonment for running a baby factory in Ilutitun, Okitipupa Local Government Area.
The conviction was secured by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons after a prosecution that began in 2014.
The Lagos Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mrs Comfort Agboko, said the case was referred to the agency by the Nigerian Immigration Service in January 2014.
Investigators uncovered what she described as a disturbing operation.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the two convicts operated a baby factory at their country home, where underage pregnant girls were brought in and detained against their will, deliberately awaiting delivery of their babies for sale to customers,” Agboko said.
The illegal facility was located at No. 10 Sarajo Street, Ilutitun.
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A search of the premises yielded hospital cards, eight cars with their keys, two bungalows and N4m in cash hidden inside a vehicle trunk. Officers also found a poultry farm and domestic animals within the compound.
NAPTIP obtained a court order on May 12, 2014, to seal and seize the properties.
On February 26, 2026, Justice F. A. Olubanjo delivered judgment.
“The convicts, Ogundeji Happiness Ayodele (female) and Prince Ogundeji Abiodun (male), were sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment without an option of fine by the Federal High Court in Akure,” Agboko said.
The court ordered the forfeiture of the eight vehicles, the two bungalows and the N4m to the Federal Government through NAPTIP. The properties are to be auctioned, while N1m each will be paid as restitution to the three victims who testified.
“This is a landmark conviction that sends a clear warning to perpetrators of human trafficking that, no matter how long it takes, they will eventually face the full wrath of the law,” she added.