Police operatives in Imo have arrested a suspected kid trafficker, Onyinyechi Emeka, 40, throughout a stop-and-search operation within the Okigwe segment of the condition.
The Police Folk Members of the family Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a remark on Monday.
He mentioned officials additionally rescued a five-year-old boy throughout the operation.
Okoye mentioned Emeka, from Isiala Ngwa South Native Govt Segment of Abia, was once arrested on Feb. 7 moment touring to Ebonyi with the kid.
“Investigations observable that the boy were stolen from his mom’s store at Incorrect. 22 Chimezie Side road, Obohia, in Abia Environment.
“The suspect initially claimed the boy was her sister’s son, but inconsistencies in her statements raised suspicion,” Okoye mentioned.
He mentioned the kid, exhibiting important consciousness, supplied his father’s telephone quantity. This resulted in his identity as a lacking kid reported in Abia.
Okoye mentioned additional investigations observable that the suspect had gained ₦30,000 from a syndicate to bring the kid to a purchaser in Ebonyi.
In step with him, the case has been transferred to the Environment Prison Investigation Area (SCID) for additional questions to apprehend alternative syndicate participants.
He added that the suspect will face prosecution upon conclusion of investigations.
The police spokesman advised oldsters and guardians to stay vigilant and safeguard their kids’s protection.
He additionally urged the nation to be security-conscious, practice their setting, and file any suspicious job to the upcoming police station.
Okoye advised citizens to file suspicious actions to the condition police command on 08034773600 and 08148024755.
(NAN)