Saturday, June 15, 2024 -Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have rescued three abducted children from their abductors in Anambra and Delta States.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a
statement on Saturday, adding that the rescue mission led to the arrest of five
suspects, including a Reverend Sister.
The statement read, “On May 10, 2024, the Abia State Police Command
received a report that three male children, namely: Gideon Osinachi (eight
years old), Obioma Divine Osinachi (six years old), and Israel Osinachi (four
years old), were abducted by an unknown cyclist from Amoba Okoro village in
Ikwuanno LGA of Abia State.
“The children were taken away by the cyclist who was hired by their
grandmother to take them to their home after the children had visited her.”
It added that Obioma was later rescued on May 21 at Ekwulobia in Anambra
State, and Gideon was rescued at Nkpor in Anambra State on May 23.
Israel was reported to have been rescued in Warri, Delta State, on June
13.
“We are happy to announce that all three children have been rescued and
reunited with their family,” it added.
The statement added that during the period of investigation and rescue
efforts which lasted from May 10 to June 13, four female suspects and one male
suspect were arrested in connection with the crime.
It read, “The suspects were arrested variously at Amawbia and Nkpor in
Anambra State, as well as Warri in Delta State. They include Reverend Sister
Pauline Alozie (female), Chizoba DJ (female), Glory Umuna (female), Mrs.
Georgina Nonye Okoye (female), and Philip Ibe (male). They are in custody and
will be charged in court very soon.”
In the statement, the command appreciated the collaboration of various stakeholders towards the rescue of the children.
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