The Abia State Police Command has rescued eight infants and ten children in a coordinated operation targeting a suspected child trafficking network in Aba and nearby communities.
The operation also resulted in the arrest of ten individuals allegedly involved in child stealing and conspiracy.
According to a statement released to Channels Television on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen C. Chinaka, the operation followed a distress call received on September 27, 2025, at the Ohuru Isimiri Divisional Headquarters.
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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 stayed 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).”
All suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue at the SCID of the Abia Command.
The police have advised anyone looking for missing or abducted infants and children to visit the SCID’s Gender Section or reach out to the Officer-in-Charge (OC Gender) at 08033173846.
Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, reiterated the Command’s dedication to combating crime and safeguarding all residents, in alignment with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police.
He further urged the public to stay vigilant, closely monitor their children, and immediately report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency hotlines.
