The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a suspected child trafficker, identified as Peace Effiong, along the Rumuikini-Choba axis of the East-West Road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The police also rescued two newborn twins in the process.
The State Commissioner of Police, Emeke Nwonyi, shared this news with the public in Port Harcourt on Friday, shedding light on the actions of the command’s anti-cultism unit during a routine patrol.
Commissioner Nwonyi revealed “Operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit conducted a vital operation on Thursday, 5th of October, 2023. While on intensive patrol along Rumuekini – Choba, East-West Road, Port Harcourt, they intercepted a Toyota Sienna carrying occupants with suspicious behavior.”
Upon conducting a search of the vehicle, they made a startling discovery – twin babies, a boy, and a girl, both approximately two days old, were found in the company of one Peace Effiong.
However, Effiong couldn’t provide a satisfactory account of the babies’ origin. Moreover, her alleged husband, an unknown man, fled the scene, abandoning one of the infants.
Effiong confessed to being introduced by a friend in Lagos to procure these newborn babies in Port Harcourt for the sum of N2.8 million.
An investigation has been initiated to apprehend other individuals involved.
Commissioner Nwonyi also went on to report another success in law enforcement: the arrest of five suspected armed robbers along the D/Line axis of Port Harcourt.
During a raid on a criminal hideout, the police apprehended these individuals, with others managing to escape.
Nwonyi stated, “On 12/10/2023 at about 2300hrs, Operatives of Olu-Obasanjo division raided a criminal hideout within D/Line, CFC bus stop axis. While approaching Aba Road, they intercepted five suspects while others took to their heels, abandoning one revolver pistol with three loaded ammunition. The suspects are undergoing interrogation, and an ongoing investigation is in progress.”
Nwonyi emphasized the importance of cooperation from the state’s residents, stating, “Your cooperation and vigilance are invaluable in our ongoing efforts to maintain law and order. We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Rivers State.”
