‘Baby Factory’ in Nigeria Raided, Hundreds Rescued

An eight year old amputee Nigerian boy locked up in Hodeidah Central Prison, Hodeidah, Yemen, Aug. 12, 2010. It's likely this boy is a child trafficking victim who has been deliberately maimed in order to make him a more viable begging prospect in Saudi Arabia. Brent Stirton/Reportage by Getty Images

The state ministry of Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city of the same name, has successfully shut down 3 illegal orphanages—including one operating as a “baby factory.”

Officials said Wednesday, April 25, that Nigerian authorities rescued over 160 children from the recent raids. Aside from the factory, they also found two unregistered orphanages. All of the victims have been relocated to new homes.