The Nigeria Police Force, Ebonyi State Command has rescued an 11 years old girl, Chinecherem five months after the victim was abducted.
This rescue was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday and made available to journalists by the Public Relations officer of the command, SP Joshua Ukandu in Abakaliki the state capital.
Ukandu said the child was recovered from one Mrs Nneka Ibekwe at Nkpor in Onitsha, Anambra State by officers of the Ebonyi State command.
According to him, “the command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to rescue an 11-year-old girl abducted in May 2026 by a child trafficking syndicate previously uncovered by the Command.
“On 6th October 2026, following months of sustained and discreet investigation, operatives of the Command traced and located one Mrs Nneka Ibekwe at Nkpor, Onitsha, Anambra State.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that she allegedly purchased the child, Chinecherem Ngwe, from the syndicate in June 2026.
“During interrogation, Mrs Ibekwe stated that she approached Mrs. Benedicta Umeh, also known as Nwanyi-Okigwe after learning that she operated an orphanage and allegedly worked with officials at a welfare office to facilitate child adoptions.
“She claimed to have expressed her desire to adopt a child, following which she was asked to provide a consent letter from her church and a medical certificate of fitness as evidence of her suitability to adopt.
“She further alleged that she paid about ₦4 million to Nwanyi-Okigwe before the child was handed over to her. These claims remain subject to further investigation. The child has been rescued, while efforts are ongoing to reunite her with her family.
“The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Hope Urunwa Okafor, commended the officers for their diligence and doggedness throughout the investigation. She assured the public that those found culpable will be made to face the law,” he stated.
The state commissioner of police who however used the opportunity to cautioned those seeking to adopt a child to follow due process, also told parents to always remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities involving children to the nearest police station.
By: Nabob Ogbonna, Abakaliki
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