Police Nab 2 Child Traffickers, rescue 2 children, reject #1M bribe

Austin Okoro DDM NEWS

The detectives of the State Criminal Investigative department has arrested two (2) suspected Child Traffickers and rescued two children in separate operations.

The Police officers involved showed strong integrity and professionalism by rejecting one million naira (#1 M) offered as bribe to evade arrest but ensured justice is done.

In a Press Release of Thursday 27th February 2025 the Command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye stated .

According to him: “The Imo State Police Command has once again demonstrated its commitment to integrity and public safety by arresting two suspected child traffickers and rescuing two stolen children in separate operations.

In a strong display of professionalism, operatives rejected a ₦1 million bribe to ensure justice prevailed.

On February 4, 2025, detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) arrested a 32-year-old woman, Confidence Odoh, of Umuanyo Eziobodo, Owerri West LGA, for abducting her ex-neighbor’s 3-year-old son, Nzubechi Ududiri, on February 1, 2025.

Investigations revealed she stole the child while he was playing in the compound where he resides.

The child was rescued and reunited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ududiri Michael, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend possible accomplices.

In a separate development on February 21, 2025, operatives of the Safer Highway Unit, while conducting a robust stop-and-search along the Owerri-Aba express road, apprehended Eze Chika (45) of Obiokwara Umualoma, Ideato North LGA, found with a suspected stolen 4-year-old child.

Initially, she claimed the child was hers but later admitted to purchasing the child from a suspected child trafficking syndicate in Aba for ₦1.8 million.

In a desperate attempt to evade arrest, the suspect offered the officers a ₦1 million bribe, which was outrightly rejected.

The officers proceeded with the lawful arrest and ensured the safe rescue of the child.

Further investigations revealed possible links to a larger trafficking network, and more arrests are expected.

Efforts are underway to identify the child’s biological parents.

The Imo State Police Command remains committed to combating child trafficking and other organized crime.

Residents, especially parents, are urged to stay vigilant, monitor their children closely, and report suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station or via 0803 477 3600, 08148024755”, the statement concluded.

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