Police Arrest Couple For Child Trafficking, Rescue 12 Children In Abia

A couple, Blessing and Sunday Emebo, have been detained by police in Abia State for operating a non-registered home for motherless babies.

Twelve children were rescued from their apartment on Ikot Ekpene Road in Aba when the suspects were apprehended there.

According to Maureen Chinaka, the Abia State Police Command’s spokesperson, detectives detained the suspects on May 19 at around 11:45 a.m. based on credible information. m.

According to the statement, one Blessing Emebo “f” 49 years and Sunday Emebo “m” 42 years old were apprehended on the 19/05/2025 at 11:45 hrs., according to the statement.

Twelve (12) children, ages six months to fourteen years old, from various Arochukwu villages were discovered with the suspects. The Ministry of Women’s Affairs has taken custody of the rescued children in confidence. ”

The suspects are currently being interrogated at the State Criminal Investigation Department, CID, and will soon be arraigned in court after investigations, according to her, and their ages ranged from two months to fourteen years.

Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing. The suspects are currently being questioned at the state CID in Umuahia, according to the police, and will soon be arraigned in court once the investigation is over, according to the officers.

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The Abia State Police Command stated that it was committed to reducing crime and criminal activity in Abia State, but it also gave the advice to the public to remain vigilant and prevent children from being left with unknown people.

The Command is committed to reducing state crime and criminal activity. We advise people to maintain security and protect children’s safety.

Source: Channels TV