The operatives of Abia State Police Command say they have successfully rescued eight infants and ten stolen children following a coordinated operation targeting a suspected child trafficking network in Aba and its environs.

The operation also led to the arrest of ten suspects allegedly involved in conspiracy and child stealing.

In a statement made available to Channels Television, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen C. Chinaka, said the operation was launched following a distress complaint received on September 27, 2025, at the Ohuru Isimiri Divisional Headquarters.

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 are currently in custody as investigations continue at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Abia Command.

The police have urged members of the public searching for missing or stolen infants and children to visit the Gender Section of the SCID or contact the Officer-in-Charge (OC Gender) at 08033173846.

Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling crime and ensuring the safety of all residents in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police.

He also appealed to the public to remain vigilant, properly supervise their children, and promptly report suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest police station or via the Command’s emergency hotlines. (Channels TV)