BY JUDE OSSAI / ENUGU
Police detectives in Enugu have arrested two women for allegedly stealing and trafficking two children.
The names of the suspects were given as Miracle Orji and Blessing Ani, aged 24 and 34, respectively.
Confirming the story on Tuesday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe said the Operatives serving in SWAT of State Command swooped on the syndicate following a tip off by a credible source.
Ndukwe said, “Operatives acting on credible information, busted a child stealing and trafficking syndicate and arrested two (2) female suspects, one Miracle Orji 24 aged and Blessing Ani aged 34.
“Their 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 of the state.
“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.
“Meanwhile, frantic investigative efforts are on course to arrest other members of the syndicate, while the suspects will be arraigned in court once investigation into the case is concluded.
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