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Despite legal penalties, baby factories continue to thrive, raising serious questions about deterrence.<\/p>\n<p>We dive into the heart of this disturbing trend. Learn about the challenges faced in combating these illegal operations and explore potential solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The baby factory crisis in Southeast Nigeria is a grim reality, with shocking arrests highlighting the persistent issue. Is the current 10-year prison sentence and fine enough to stop these operations? This phenomenon is rampant, as evidenced by recent arrests involving heavily pregnant women. 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