Police rescue 10 stolen children, arrest suspects in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has rescued 10 stolen children, arrested suspects linked to child theft, and recovered 15 firearms and 30 stolen vehicles during security operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, disclosed this on Friday, November 6, while presenting the command’s operational achievements covering September 11 to November 6. Afolabi […] Police rescue…
Abia State Police Command officials announced the rescue of ten stolen children and the arrest of suspects involved in child theft on Friday, November 6. Commissioner Wilfred Afolabi detailed the command's operations from September 11 to November 6, including 15 firearms and 30 stolen vehicles recovered. Additionally, 109 suspects were arrested, with 89 males and 20 females, in connection to 211 criminal cases.
The rescued children were reunited with their families after police-led intelligence operations. Afolabi revealed that two suspects were arrested on October 11 for stealing a seven-year-old and nine-month-old child, leading to their recovery and court appearance. The police also apprehended suspects linked to the Uratta Divisional Police Headquarters attack on October 17, with one suspect reportedly confessing to leading the gang.
The Anti-Kidnapping Unit seized two suspects at Ubakala, Umuahia South, over alleged criminal activities, recovering firearms and ammunition. A five-man vehicle theft syndicate and two cultists were also arrested, with recovered assets including a Toyota Corolla and locally fabricated firearms. The police commissioner credited intelligence gathering and cooperation with other agencies for the successes and urged residents to assist in combating criminal activities in Abia.
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