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Edo Govt closes Orphanage home, arrests proprietress over alleged adoption scam

Friday, April 24, 2026

Edo State authorities shut down the Uwadia Children Home in Afuze and arrested its operator, Grace Efe Uwadia, over an alleged adoption fraud scheme. The closure aims to protect vulnerable children and signals stricter oversight of orphanage and adoption practices in

Edo State Government has shut down an Orphanage Home and arrested its operator over an alleged adoption scam in the State. The sealed Orhanage Home identified as Uwadia Children Home is located in Afuze, the administrative headquarters of Owan East Local Government Area. It is operated by Mrs Grace Efe Uwadia. DAILY POST reports that […] Edo Govt closes Orphanage home, arrests proprietress over alleged adoption scam