Saturday, August 8, 2026 - The Abia State Police Command has arrested a suspected child trafficker, Nnamdi Lazarus, 51, and rescued six abducted children.
The spokesperson for the command, DSP Maureen Chioma
Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, August 6, 2026
According to the PPRO, the rescued children have been safely
reunited with their families, while investigation is ongoing to apprehend other
members of the child trafficking syndicate.
"Acting on credible and actionable intelligence,
operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Aba North, apprehended one
Nnamdis Lazarus, a 51-year-old male from Mbano in Imo State, currently residing
in Uratta Aba, Abia State,” the statement read.
"The suspect was found harbouring and keeping the
following children: Nnenna Ogbuogu (5 years) and Nwanne Ogbuogu (3 years), both
from Abriba, Abia State, Amanda Iheke Emmanuella, female, 3 years, Destiny
Iheke Emmanuel (7 years) and Anointing Iheke Emmanuel (5 years), from Item,
Abia State, Ihechi Obasi (7 years), also from Item, Abia State.
"All six rescued children have been safely reunited
with their families.
"Investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of
the child trafficking syndicate. The suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion
of investigations.
"The Abia State Police Command reiterates its
unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property through
intelligence-led policing.
"The Command assures residents that there will be no
hiding place for criminal elements within the State.
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