Abia Police Rescues 20 Children, Arrests 10 Suspected Members Of Child Trafficking Syndicate 

The leadership of the Abia State Police Command has announced the rescue of 8 toddlers and 10 children said to have been stolen by a syndicate notorious in kidnapping, stealing and buying children from various illegal sources in the state with the intention of selling them to their syndicates or trafficking them to other parts of the country.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Danladi Isa speaking on the development on Friday, disclosed that the command had already arrested 10 suspected members of the child trafficking gang.

Isa gave the names of the gang members as Mrs. Best Ndubusi, Female, 41yrs, of Apaa Osokwa, Osisioma LGA, Abia State, Charles Enyinnaya, Male, 25yrs, of Umuogele Ovom, Aba South LGA, Abia State, Eunice Ezekiel, Female, 35yrs, of No. 1 Foursquare, Umukalika, Aba South LGA, Abia State and Nnena Kalu, Female, 60yrs, of Osisioma LGA, Abia State.

Others, according to the state police chief include Gideon Esther, Female, 25yrs, of Amalek by Amencha 7Up, Aba, Abia State, Obiegbunam Von, Female, 65yrs, of Aba, Abia State, Ezeoma Rejoice, Female, 21yrs, of Aba, Abia State, Ngozi Owoh, Female, 20yrs, of Aba, Abia State, Favour Ernest, Female, 22yrs, of Aba, Abia State and Brittney Oyemuwa Zion, Male, 22yrs, of Amuoji Uku, Obingwa LGA, Abia State

Giving details of the arrest, Isa said “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 stays with the children.On her return, she did not see the man and her children, and all efforts to reach him proved abortive.

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“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”

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.

He 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 or through the Command’s emergency hotlines.