The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the rescue of 12 trafficked children from an illegal and unregistered motherless babies’ home operating out of a residential apartment on Ikot Ekpene Road, Aba, Abia State.
In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi, the police revealed that two suspects were arrested in connection with the illicit operation.
“Upon intervention, the operatives discovered twelve (12) children, ranging in age from six months to fourteen years, housed in the premises,” Adejobi said.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the children originated from various villages in the Arochukwu area.”
“The rescued minors have been safely handed over to the Abia State Ministry of Women Affairs for proper care.
“The suspects are currently under interrogation and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigations.”
In a separate development, the police in Kogi State intercepted a vehicle suspected of being linked to criminal activity.
According to Adejobi, officers from the state police command pursued a green Sharon vehicle that had sped through a checkpoint without stopping.
“The team engaged the bus in a hot pursuit, and the driver, upon realising he was being trailed, abandoned the bus and fled into a nearby bush,” he explained.
Following a swift search of the vehicle, police discovered a significant cache of firearms and ammunition.
“A swift cordon and search was conducted on the spot, leading to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition, which included 5 AK-47 rifles, 8 AK-47 magazines, 283 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, 62 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, and 2 rounds of 7.62x59mm ammunition.”
Initial findings point to a potential link between the abandoned vehicle and a recent armed robbery incident.
“Efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspect are in progress, while initial intelligence suggests a possible connection to a recent armed robbery at a fuel station in Kabba, which is currently under investigation,” the statement read.
