The Abia State Police Command has successfully rescued three abducted children from their captors in Anambra and Delta States.
Confirming this achievement to the press, ASP Maureen Chinaka, the command's spokesperson, stated in a release on Saturday, June 15, that the rescue operation resulted in the apprehension of five suspects, including a Reverend Sister.
According to the statement, "On May 10, 2024, the Abia State Police Command received a report concerning the abduction of three male children: Gideon Osinachi (eight years old), Obioma Divine Osinachi (six years old), and Israel Osinachi (four years old), by an unknown cyclist from Amoba Okoro village in Ikwuanno LGA of Abia State. The children were taken by the cyclist, who had been hired by their grandmother to transport them home after visiting her."
The statement further detailed that Obioma was rescued on May 21 in Ekwulobia, Anambra State, while Gideon was rescued in Nkpor, Anambra State, on May 23, and Israel was found in Warri, Delta State, on June 13.
"We are delighted to announce the safe rescue and reunion of all three children with their families," the statement emphasized.
During the investigation and rescue operations spanning from May 10 to June 13, the statement revealed that four female suspects and one male suspect were arrested in connection with the crime.
"The suspects were apprehended at various locations including Amawbia and Nkpor in Anambra State, as well as Warri in Delta State. Among them are Reverend Sister Pauline Alozie, Chizoba DJ, Glory Umuna, Mrs. Georgina Nonye Okoye, and Philip Ibe. They are currently in custody and will face charges in court soon," Chinaka concluded.
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