The evolving menace of baby factories and trafficking in Nigeria

Trafficking in persons in Nigeria has largely targeted adults and children, particularly women and girls. Of growing concern, however, is the recent emergence and growth of sophisticated and syndicated groups involved in baby 'factories' and trafficking in Nigeria. This article examines th...

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Published in:African security review 2014-10, Vol.23 (4), p.405-411
Main Author: Onuoha, Freedom C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adoption
baby factory
baby farming
baby trafficking
Factories
Human trafficking
orphanages
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Summary:Trafficking in persons in Nigeria has largely targeted adults and children, particularly women and girls. Of growing concern, however, is the recent emergence and growth of sophisticated and syndicated groups involved in baby 'factories' and trafficking in Nigeria. This article examines the nature, actors, modus operandi and motives behind this emergent dimension of human trafficking in Nigeria. It concludes that if concerted efforts are not made to deal with the actors and dismantle the market, its profitability will embolden current actors and even encourage new entrants into the booming trade - now and in the future.
ISSN:1024-6029
2154-0128
DOI:10.1080/10246029.2014.941886