Police Recover 3-year Old Girl from Suspected Female Child-Trafficker in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State Police Command has recovered a 3-year-old girl allegedly stolen from her parents in Nnobi, Idemili South Local government area of the State.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Saturday, said the suspect, an apprentice to the victim’s family had escaped arrest in Calabar, Cross River State, where she sold the child to another suspect now at large.

He however said the baby has since been safely reunited her with her parents, adding that efforts were on to arrest all suspects connected to the abduction and trafficking of the child.

He said, “We wish to inform the public that operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in the early hours of November 21, 2025, successfully recovered a stolen 3-year-old girl following a case transferred from Ogbaru Division, Atani, involving conspiracy, child stealing, and harbouring.

“The Operatives through sustained and intelligence-driven operations, rescued the child at Nnobi, Idemili South LGA, Anambra State, and has since safely reunited her with her parents.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the child was stolen by one Miss Chioma Anioma, an apprentice to the victim’s family.

“Upon realizing that operatives were closing in on her, the suspect allegedly escaped arrest in Calabar, Cross River State, where the child had been sold to another suspect now on the run.

“In a bid to evade further Police pressure, Chioma abandoned the child at Nnobi and later contacted the victim’s parents to disclose the location.

“Meanwhile, intensive efforts are ongoing to identify, trace, and arrest all suspects connected to the criminal syndicate responsible for the abduction and trafficking of the child.”