Crime
Police In Enugu Bust Child Trafficking Syndicate, Arrest 2 Female Suspects
Blessing Ani confessed to have been involved in the act of child trafficking since 2017
The Enugu State Police Command, have busted a child stealing and trafficking syndicate and arrested two (2) female suspects, Miracle Orji 24, and Blessing Ani 34.
In a statement released on Tuesday, April 18, by the command spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe (DSP), said the operation was carried out by Police Operatives serving in SWAT of Enugu State Command who acted on credible information.
Mr Ndukwe explained that the arrest led to the rescue of two children: Ogechi Eneh (female) aged 4 and Destiny Okechukwu (male) aged 1.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that on 24/03/2023, Miracle Orji stole and was escaping with Ogechi Edeh, before she was intercepted and arrested with the assistance of citizens at Ameke-Oduma Community in Aninri Local Government Area. Her confessional statement led to the arrest of Blessing Ani around Shoprite Mall Enugu, where she was waiting to receive and further traffic the child.
“On her part, Blessing Ani confessed to have been involved in the act of child trafficking since 2017 and guided the Operatives to Abuja, where the male victim, Destiny Okechukwu, who had been sold with fake documents and renamed Chibuike, was rescued.”
Mr Ndukwe added that frantic investigative efforts are on course to arrest other members of the syndicate, while the suspects will be arraigned in court once the investigation into the case is concluded.