In a shocking development, the Ebonyi State Police Command today arrested a couple in connection with an alleged kidnapping and child trafficking ring operating in the state. The couple, whose names have been withheld, were apprehended following an intensive investigation that linked them to several missing children cases in the region.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the couple had been under surveillance for weeks after suspicious activities were reported in their neighborhood. Acting on credible intelligence, officers raided their residence early this morning, where they discovered evidence suggesting their involvement in child trafficking operations.
Preliminary investigations reveal that the couple had been luring vulnerable children with the promise of better lives before selling them to child trafficking networks operating within and outside the state. The exact number of victims is yet to be determined, but authorities believe it could be a substantial figure.
Speaking on the arrests, the PPRO emphasized the police’s commitment to tackling kidnapping and trafficking in the state, reassuring the public that further investigations would be conducted to bring all accomplices to justice.
The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with the ongoing investigation. The Ebonyi State Police Command has urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement.
More details are expected to emerge as the investigation unfolds.
