The Abia state government has rescued 16 pregnant girls from a baby factory in Aba.
This was revealed by the First Lady of the state, Priscilla C Otti, via a post on X.
Expressing deep concern, the First Lady conveyed her sadness over the discovery.
She strongly condemned the heinous act of profiting from innocent girls and reiterated her commitment to safeguarding the Abia girl-child from violence and exploitation.
Her words: ”I was deeply saddened by the recent discovery of a baby factory in Aba, where approximately 16 pregnant girls were rescued.
”It’s particularly disheartening that this occurred on International Women’s Day, a day when we celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in Abia state.
