By Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has reunited 15 children who were victims of trafficking with their parents
A statement on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, ASP Yusuf Mariam, said: “The FCT Police Command on Monday 8th March 2021 successfully reunites fifteen (15) children who were victims of trafficking with their parents.
“In February 2020, the children between the ages of 2-13years were deceptively taken from their parents in Lapai-Niger State by one Emmanuel Abraham 30-years and Nkechi Udoh 53years under the pretext of providing them education”.
Further investigation revealed that the suspects distributed the children to different people before they were arrested.
According to the police, the suspects were arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
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The statement added: “In view of the above, the Command is appealing to parents to be extremely conscious of the safety and movement of their children at all times”.
The police also dissociated denied reports that ‘it is conducting an auction of cars.’
“There is no on-going auction exercise in the FCT Command, therefore, members of the public should note that it is one of the antics by fraudsters to defraud unsuspecting citizens.
“We enjoin residents to remain calm, law-abiding, comply with all COVID-19 regulations and reiterate our unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property within the FCT,” the statement added.
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