Abia State Police Command has rescued 8 infants and ten stolen children following a coordinated operation targeting a suspected child trafficking network in Aba and environs.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Maureen C Chinaka, who made this known in a statement on Friday, October 10, 2025 said the operation led to the arrest of ten members of the syndicate.
According to the PPRO, a complaint was received at Ohuru Isimiri police Divisional Headquarters that a young woman from Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, came to Aba with her two children, lured by a young man under the guise of marriage, and was subsequently abducted upon arrival.
Acting on credible intelligence, officers stormed a residence where stolen children were kept, arrested five suspects and rescued eight children.
Further investigation led to the arrest of five more suspects and rescue of seven infants and four children.
The PPRO identified the suspects as Mrs. Best Ndubusi, Female, 41yrs, of Apaa Osokwa, Osisioma LGA, Abia State. 2. Charles Enyinnaya, Male, 25yrs, of Umuogele Ovom, Aba South LGA, Abia State. 3. Eunice Ezekiel, Female, 35yrs, of No. 1 Foursquare, Umukalika, Aba South LGA, Abia State, 4. Nnena Kalu, Female, 60yrs, of Osisioma LGA, Abia State, 5. Gideon Esther, Female, 25yrs, of Amalek by Amencha 7Up, Aba, Abia State, 6. Obiegbunam Von, Female, 65yrs, of Aba, Abia State, 7. Ezeoma Rejoice, Female, 21yrs, of Aba, Abia State, 8. Ngozi Owoh, Female, 20yrs, of Aba, Abia State, 9. Favour Ernest, Female, 22yrs, of Aba, Abia State, 10. Brittney Oyemuwa Zion, Male, 22yrs, of Amuoji Uku, Obingwa LGA, Abia State
“On 27/09/2025 at about 09:40hrs, a complaint was received at Ohuru Isimiri police Divisional Headquarters that a young woman from Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, came to Aba with her two children (male and female) lured by a young man under the guise of marriage,” the statement read.
“On arrival in Aba, the man asked her to get food for herself and the children while he stays with the children. On her return, she did not see the man and her children, and all efforts to reach him proved abortive.
“Acting on credible and actionable intelligence, officers of the Command on 08/10/2025 stormed a residence where stolen children were suspected to be kept, apprehended five suspects namely: Mrs. Best Ndubusi, Charles Enyinnaya, Eunice Ezekiel, Nnena Kalu, and Gideon Esther, and rescued one infant and seven children.
“In furtherance of the investigation, on 09/10/2025, officers of the Command, stormed another residence along Aba/Owerri Road where more stolen children were kept. Four suspects namely: Obiegbunam Von, Ezeoma Rejoice, Ngozi Owoh, and Favour Ernest, were arrested and seven infants and three children were rescued.
“Today, 10/10/2025, officers of the Command apprehended another suspect, Brittney Oyemuwa Zion, and rescued one child. Investigation is ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
“The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of all residents for sustainable socio-economic and political development in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police.
“The CP further urges the good people of Abia State to remain security conscious, ensure proper supervision of their wards and children, and promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station.”
