Police Arrests 10 Child Trafficking Suspects In Abia, Rescues 8 Babies, 10 Stolen Children

The Abia State Police command has arrested ten suspects for child trafficking.

The command also rescued eight infants and ten stolen children following the arrest of the suspects in the State.

In a statement released on Friday, signed by DSP Maureen C Chinaka, Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, the command said the arrest was made possible after a tipoff by a citizen whose children was stolen by the suspects.

The statement reads:

“On 27/09/2025 at about 09:40hrs, a complaint was received at Ohuru Isimiri police Divisional Headquarters that a young woman from Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, came to Aba with her two children (male and female) lured by a young man under the guise of marriage.

“On arrival in Aba, the man asked her to get food for herself and the children while he stays with the children.On her return, she did not see the man and her children, and all efforts to reach him proved abortive.
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“Acting on credible and actionable intelligence, officers of the Command on 08/10/2025 stormed a residence where stolen children were suspected to be kept, apprehended five suspects namely: Mrs. Best Ndubusi, Charles Enyinnaya, Eunice Ezekiel, Nnena Kalu, and Gideon Esther, and rescued one infant and seven children.

“In furtherance of the investigation, on 09/10/2025, officers of the Command, stormed another residence along Aba/Owerri Road where more stolen children were kept. Four suspects namely: Obiegbunam Von, Ezeoma Rejoice, Ngozi Owoh, and Favour Ernest, were arrested and seven infants and three children were rescued.

“Today, 10/10/2025, officers of the Command apprehended another suspect, Brittney Oyemuwa Zion, and rescued one child. Investigation is ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

“Members of the public in search of their missing or stolen infants/children are advised to visit the Gender Section of the SCID, Abia State Command, or contact the OC Gender via 08033173846.

“The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of all residents for sustainable socio-economic and political development in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police.

“The CP further urges the good people of Abia State to remain security conscious, ensure proper supervision of their wards and children, and promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency hotlines.