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Police arrest child trafficking suspect in Abia, rescue six

Abia State Police arrest Nnamdi Lazarus, a child trafficking suspect, and rescue six abducted children. Investigation ongoing to apprehend syndicate member Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-child-trafficking-suspect-in-abia-rescue-six/

Police arrest child trafficking suspect in Abia, rescue six

Abia State Police Command announced the arrest of a child trafficking suspect, Nnamdi Lazarus, and the rescue of six abducted children. The 51-year-old suspect, from Mbano in Imo State, was apprehended by officers of the Violent Crime Response Unit in Uratta Aba, Abia State, based on credible intelligence. The children have been safely reunited with their families, and the investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the trafficking syndicate.

The suspect will be charged to court following the conclusion of investigations. The police emphasized their commitment to protecting lives and property through intelligence-led policing, assuring residents that criminal elements will not find refuge within the state.

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