Saturday, October 11, 2025 - Abia State Police Command
has rescued 8 infants and ten stolen children following a coordinated operation
targeting a suspected child trafficking network in Aba and environs.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Maureen C Chinaka, who
made this known in a statement on Friday, October 10, 2025 said the operation
led to the arrest of ten members of the syndicate.
According to the PPRO, 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, lured by a young man under the
guise of marriage, and was subsequently abducted upon arrival.
Acting on credible intelligence, officers stormed a
residence where stolen children were kept, arrested five suspects and rescued
eight children.
Further investigation led to the arrest of five more
suspects and rescue of seven infants and four children.
The PPRO identified the suspects as Mrs. Best Ndubusi,
Female, 41yrs, of Apaa Osokwa, Osisioma LGA, Abia State. 2. Charles Enyinnaya,
Male, 25yrs, of Umuogele Ovom, Aba South LGA, Abia State. 3. Eunice Ezekiel,
Female, 35yrs, of No. 1 Foursquare, Umukalika, Aba South LGA, Abia State, 4.
Nnena Kalu, Female, 60yrs, of Osisioma LGA, Abia State, 5. Gideon Esther,
Female, 25yrs, of Amalek by Amencha 7Up, Aba, Abia State, 6. Obiegbunam Von,
Female, 65yrs, of Aba, Abia State, 7. Ezeoma Rejoice, Female, 21yrs, of Aba,
Abia State, 8. Ngozi Owoh, Female, 20yrs, of Aba, Abia State, 9. Favour Ernest,
Female, 22yrs, of Aba, Abia State, 10. Brittney Oyemuwa Zion, Male, 22yrs, of
Amuoji Uku, Obingwa LGA, Abia State
“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,” the statement read.
"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.
"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.”
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