Police arrest father, three others over attempt to sell 16-month-old daughter
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a man and three others for an alleged attempt to sell his 16-month-old biological daughter for financial gain. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-father-three-others-over-attempt-to-sell-16-month-old-daughter/
Four individuals, including a father, have been apprehended by the Abia State Police Command for attempting to sell and traffic their 16-month-old biological daughter for monetary gain. The suspects were arrested on September 7, 2026, in Obi, Obingwa Local Government Area, following an investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gender Unit.
Police Commissioner Wilfred Afolabi confirmed the arrests during a press conference. Afolabi stated that the preliminary investigation revealed the child was the biological daughter of one of the suspects, and the motive behind the alleged trafficking was financial. The rescued child was placed in the custody of the Ministry of Women Affairs, while the suspects remain in police custody pending further investigation.
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