Two suspects nabbed for child trafficking in Enugu

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

The Operatives of Nigerian Police, Enugu State command has arrested two female suspects for allegedly being involved in child trafficking in Enugu State.

The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed their arrest in Enugu on Tuesday, April 18.

The suspects, Miracle Orji, 24, and Blessing Ani, 34 were arrested as a result of the reliable information gathered by the operatives.

Ndukwe noted that the two suspected human traffickers’ arrest led to the rescue of two children: Ogechi Eneh (female) age four and Destiny Okechukwu (male) age one.

The statement reads; “Preliminary investigation reveals that on March 24, 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 of Enugu State.

“Her confessional statement led to the arrest of Blessing Ani around Shoprite Mall within the Enugu metropolis, where she was waiting to receive and further traffic the child.

“On her part, Blessing Ani confessed to having been involved in the act since 2017.

“Ani further guided the operatives to Abuja, where the male victim, Destiny Okechukwu, who had been sold with fake documents and renamed Chibuike, was rescued.

“The suspects will be arraigned in court once the investigation into the case is concluded,” he added.