Police burst alleged child trafficking syndicate in Anambra, rescues two kids

Abuja, NIGERIA — The Zone 13 of the Nigeria Police, Ukpo, Anambra State has reportedly arrested Anambra born businessman, Chief Raphael Obidimma, popularly known as Odumodu Aguleri for alleged “kidnap and illegal custody of children that were not his”.

On Tuesday, following a crackdown, the police rescued two boys, Michael and Melvin, ages 12 and 10 years old, who were found locked up in the suspect’s private building.Further investigation revealed that the suspect, had no relationship whatsoever with the kids, raising suspicion that he was either trafficking these kids or had plans to use them for rituals.The kids have been rescued and released to their family for proper care.As at the time of filing this report, the Zone 12 Police Public Relations Officer was yet to officially release Press Statement and all calls put across to his line did not go through.More details later.