The Adamawa State Police Command has announced a crackdown on a syndicate specializing in large-scale child trafficking in the state.
The Command also arrested two women and rescued 13 trafficked children, along with four kidnapped victims, who were recovered from the eastern part of the country.
Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, made the disclosure during the Command’s second-quarter press briefing on Monday at the Police Headquarters in Yola.
According to the CP, “We rescued thirteen (13) trafficked children who were stolen in Adamawa and sold to unsuspecting individuals in Anambra State.”
He added, “The successful rescue was the result of sustained intelligence-led operations coordinated by ACP Shuaibu Wara and executed by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping and Crack Squad, in collaboration with other tactical and intelligence units of the Command.”
“These children were traced and recovered through diligent investigation. We are currently working to reunite them with their biological families,” he said.
The operation also led to the arrest of key suspects involved in the child trafficking ring, notably Mrs. Ngozi Abdulwahab (43) of Jambutu, Yola North LGA, and Mrs. Uche Okoye (55) of Kabiku, Nnewi, in Anambra State.
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“These two women were responsible for multiple cases of child theft and trafficking across Adamawa and other parts of the country. Investigations are ongoing, and all suspects will face the full weight of the law,” he stated.
Describing the incident as disturbing and highlighting the threat posed by human trafficking, CP Morris said the Command is determined to take decisive action against anyone involved in crimes targeting vulnerable members of society, especially children.
CP Dankombo also paraded a total of 567 suspects arrested in connection with various crimes, including kidnapping, rape, armed robbery, drug peddling, and cult-related violence.
Other notable arrests include members of the notorious “Shilla Boys” gang and a suspected drug dealer linked to a recent murder in Jimeta.
The Commissioner expressed gratitude to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his unwavering support of the Command and praised the cooperation of Adamawa residents in providing actionable intelligence.
“Security is a shared responsibility. If you see something, say something,” CP Morris urged. “Together, we can ensure that Adamawa remains safe and secure for all.”
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE