{
  "id": 15799726,
  "title": "Child trafficking suspect admits receiving ₦250,000 per child",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/child-trafficking-suspect-admits-receiving-250-000-per-child",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T21:10:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/child-trafficking-suspect-admits-receiving-%e2%82%a6250000-per-child/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A woman arrested in connection with a child trafficking operation in Abuja has admitted to receiving ₦250,000 for each child she brought, according to an interview with journalists. She claimed the money was compensation for providing shelter and education to children found roaming the streets. The suspect admitted to returning to the business after a previous arrest and imprisonment, stating that she was persuaded it was intended to help children with no support. When asked about the original payment amount of ₦1.5 million, she explained that the money was to be shared among those involved in the operation. The interviewer challenged her account, noting her earlier identification of a woman named Madam Nkechi as the recruiter. The suspect later clarified that she had introduced Madam Nkechi, but confirmed that Madam Nkechi subsequently contacted her to invite her back into the business.",
  "summary": "A woman arrested in Abuja for alleged child trafficking has admitted to receiving ₦250,000 per child, claiming she was told the money was compensation. Read More: https://punchng.com/child-trafficking-suspect-admits-receiving-%e2%82%a6250000-per-child/",
  "key_points": [
    "Woman arrested in Abuja admits receiving ₦250,000 per child for trafficking",
    "Suspect claims money was compensation for shelter and education, not profit",
    "Interviewer points out earlier identification of Madam Nkechi as recruiter"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Child trafficking suspect admits receiving ₦250,000 per child",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/child-trafficking-suspect-admits-receiving-250-000-per-child-15805192",
        "published": "2026-10-20T21:56:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}