Police Arrest Suspected Child Trafficker In Anambra

Police Arrest Suspected Child Trafficker In Anambra

The Anambra Police Command has apprehended a member of a gang that specializes in trafficking children aged 13-16 to neighboring countries like Ghana and Benin Republic.

In a statement released on September 4, the command’s spokesperson, Ikenga Tochukwu, explained that the arrest came in response to concerns raised by Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, about the increasing reports of missing persons, particularly in areas like Okpoko and Onitsha. He tasked police operatives with addressing the issue promptly.

Ikenga added that the victim has been safely returned from Accra, Ghana, to Nigeria and has been debriefed. The suspect is currently being interrogated at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Awka to facilitate the rescue of other victims and the arrest of remaining gang members.