Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, have arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued a four-year-old girl in Kuje Area of the FCT.
The suspects, identified as Rose Daniel and Blessing John, were arrested on August 27, 2026, while attempting to escape with the child, identified as Ummi Mariam Abdullah.
According to a statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspects were apprehended following a tip-off from a vigilant member of the community who observed the incident and alerted the police.
‘Responding swiftly to the report, Police operatives arrived at the scene, rescued the child and arrested both suspects.
‘Preliminary investigations revealed that the two suspects had earlier been arrested in December 2025 and arraigned for a similar offence. They were subsequently convicted and released on bail after spending about five months in prison.
‘Further investigation showed that since their release, the suspects had abducted and trafficked four children to different parts of the country.
‘In the most recent case, two children were allegedly taken to an accomplice in Port Harcourt identified only as ‘Madam Ijeoma,’ who reportedly bought each child for N1.5 million.
‘The rescued four-year-old girl has since been reunited with her family. The suspects remain in police custody and will be charged to court at the conclusion of investigations.’ The statement stated.
According to the statement, the FCT Police Command urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant about the safety and whereabouts of their children.
Members of the public were also encouraged to report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, Complaint Response Unit 08107314192, and PPRO FCT 07038979348.