Security operatives in Ondo State have arrested a group of women suspected to be part of a child trafficking and organ harvesting ring that extends beyond the state. The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, made the arrests after a toddler went missing from the DAVOG area in Akure South Local Government.
The child, named Eriponmile, was allegedly taken by members of the gang and transported to a hospital in the eastern part of the country. Investigations revealed that the toddler was already being examined for organ harvesting before Amotekun operatives tracked him down and intervened.
The suspects—identified as Amaka, Ifeanyi, Adaeze, Etose, and Omolara—were arrested during the operation. Two other individuals linked to the crime are currently being pursued by the security team. It was revealed that the suspects had been running this illegal activity for a long time, selling children to other criminal networks, including a group in Anambra State.
The boy’s parents had raised alarm when they couldn’t find their son, prompting Amotekun to act quickly. Their fast response led to the successful rescue of the child, who has since been returned safely and is now recovering.
The leader of the security team explained that undercover operatives had to travel out of state to find the boy. Their efforts uncovered the disturbing nature of the operation, including plans to harvest organs and sell children to institutions posing as care homes. One suspect confessed to selling babies for ₦500,000 each to a location in Onitsha.
The case has raised concerns about child safety in the region. Officials are urging parents to keep a close eye on their children, especially with such criminal activities happening in local communities. The security agency continues to search for the remaining suspects to ensure the network is completely dismantled.
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