Police crush human trafficking syndicates in Enugu, Anambra, Ondo
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful dismantling of two major human trafficking syndicates operating across Enugu, Anambra, and Ondo States, resulting in the arrest of eleven (11) suspects and the rescue of multiple victims, including children, pregnant women, and foreign nationals
In a statement issued on Monday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the operations followed credible intelligence and were carried out with precision and coordination by operatives of the Zone-13 Police Command and Ondo State Command.
Child Trafficking Ring Busted in Enugu and Anambra
According to Adejobi, a major breakthrough came with a sting operation that targeted a deeply entrenched baby factory network operating across Enugu and Anambra States. The operation led to the arrest of eight suspects, including: Uzoamaka Ani (27), Joy Madu (52) and Victoria Onodu Akasike (56).
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to their roles in child theft, abduction, illegal adoption, and running unlicensed medical facilities doubling as baby factories.
Victims rescued in the operation include: A seven-month-old infant and A four-year-old child
Two heavily pregnant women from Ebonyi State, believed to have been lured and held for the purpose of forced births and the sale of their babies
Police confirmed that the victims are now in safe custody and receiving necessary medical and psychological care. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate.
Transnational Human Trafficking Cell Uncovered in Ondo
