Three Arrested Over Death, Alleged Unlawful Disposal of Pregnant Woman’s Remains in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the death and alleged unlawful disposal of the remains of a pregnant woman at Fadeyi, Lagos.

The incident came to light on August 22, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m., after information was received at Alakara Police Division concerning activities at a premises on Coker Line, Fadeyi, suspected of being operated as an illegal maternity home.

Preliminary Police investigation indicated that a pregnant woman identified only as Amoke was allegedly buried in a shallow grave at the premises.

Further inquiry reportedly revealed that the suspects later exhumed the body and allegedly cut open the deceased’s abdomen with a knife before removing the unborn child.

Following the report, Police detectives visited the location and arrested two suspects, identified as Balikis Lateef and Abdulateef Yusuf Bello.

Further investigation subsequently led to the arrest of another suspect, Jamiu Ayinde.

The three suspects are currently in Police custody assisting with the investigation.

Police detectives are intensifying efforts to establish the exact location where the deceased was buried and recover the remains for forensic examination.

The investigation is also expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death, the identity and role of each suspect and whether other persons were involved in the alleged illegal maternity-home operation.

The case raises serious concerns over unregulated medical activities and the possible exploitation of vulnerable pregnant women.

The Police are expected to work with relevant health and forensic authorities to ensure that the circumstances surrounding the death are fully established and that anyone found culpable is brought before the court.