The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives arrested a child trafficking syndicate, including three women, operating within and outside the state.
“The arrest of Enyindah, who confessed to stealing the child and two other children, along with her accomplice, Amaka Ewuzie, between February 16th and March 2023, led to the arrest of one Chialuka Iheanacho and her husband, Chukwuma Iheanacho, in Delta State.
“Other members of the gang said to be in Imo State are still being trailed. While some of the rescued children have been reunited with their parents, efforts are ongoing to rescue two-year-old Jasper Friday, sold at Asaba, Delta State. “The command request all well-meaning and public-spirited persons to furnish the police with information that could lead to the rescue of the child.”
Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, advised parents to be wary of exposing their children to visitors.Kindly share this story: All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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