Thursday, September 3, 2026 - The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued a four-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted in Kuje, Abuja.
The suspects, identified as Rose Daniel and Blessing John,
were arrested on August 27, 2026, while allegedly attempting to flee with the
child, identified as Ummi Mariam Abdullah.
Confirming the development to newsmen, the FCT Police
Command's spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the suspects were apprehended
after a concerned member of the community who witnessed the incident alerted
the police. She said operatives responded swiftly, rescued the girl and
arrested the two suspects.
She said preliminary investigations revealed that the
suspects had previously been arrested in December 2025 and arraigned before a
court in connection with a similar offence. They were subsequently convicted
and released on bail after spending about five months in prison.
Adeh mentioned that further investigation revealed that
since their release, the suspects have abducted and trafficked four children to
different parts of the country. The most recent case involved two children who
were taken to a regular accomplice in PortHarcourt, identified only as Madam
Ijeoma, who purchased the children for the sum of N1.5 million each.
Adeh said the rescued four-year-old girl has since been
reunited with her family, while the two suspects remain in Police custody as
investigation continues. The suspects will be charged to court upon the
conclusion of investigations.
She urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and
intentional about the safety and whereabouts of their children and wards at all
times. Members of the public are equally encouraged to promptly report
suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest Police station or
through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883,
Complaint Response Unit 08107314192, PPRO FCT 07038979348
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