00:00Men of the Nigeria Police Force in Imho State have arrested a 42-year-old woman, Anigozi Enyanwa during a stop-and-search operation with 12 little children allegedly stolen while she was on the road to Abia State where she had planned to use the alleged stolen children for street begging.
00:17Imho State Police Command in a news release made available at the weekend by the command public relations officer, DSP Akoye Henry, said the arrest of the woman has led to the discovery of a child trafficking network that exploits minors for street begging in Abia in Abia State.
00:34In the statement, the police said, the Imho State Police Command, through an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation, has arrested one Anigozi Enyanwa, 42-years-old, of Amudam Ohakelem in Ngor Okpala local government area, and rescued 12 suspected stolen children on 20 June 2025 along the Awari Haber Express Road.
00:58This arrest led to the uncovering of a disturbing child trafficking network that exploited minors for street begging in Abia, Abia State.
01:07Upon her arrest, the suspect was found with several children whose appearance and condition immediately aroused suspicion.
01:14Consequently, the case was referred to the IGPX squad unit for discrete investigation.
01:20During interrogation, the suspect confessed to trafficking children from Ngor Okpala local government area to Abia, where they were coerced into street begging.
01:31She further disclosed that proceeds from their activities were allegedly sent to Shalom Motherless Baby's Home in Okunee, Hesh local government area, Rivers State, where she claimed to be employed.
01:42As a result of the operation, 12 children between the ages of 5 and 13 were rescued.
01:49Their alleged names are as follows.
01:51All from various communities in Ngor Okpala local government area.
02:19Presently, the children are currently in safe custody, and efforts are ongoing in collaboration with relevant agencies to identify and reunite them with the biological families.
02:31Meanwhile, the command urges members of the public who recognize any of the rescued children or have helpful information about their identities or families to come forward and assist the police.
02:42Reports can be made at the X-Squad unit or via the following numbers, 08034773600 or 08160087155.
02:55The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, condemns all forms of child trafficking and reiterates his unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of every child in the state.
03:07Investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided in due course.
03:13Meanwhile, the Inho State Police Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma has intensified efforts to push its men on stop and search duties on the road to be more professional while doing the job,
03:24with reports accompanied with photographs and videos showing the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma paying unscheduled inspection visits to observe police personnel on the road.
03:35This and other reports as made available by DSP Okoye Henry Reads verbatim below.
03:41In line with the Directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kiyode Adeolu Egbetokan, PhD, NPM,
03:51mandating oversight visits to police training institutions across the country,
03:55the Commissioner of Police, IMHO State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, on 23 June 2025,
04:03paid a working visit to the Police Training School, Nikede, Awari.
04:07The CP was received with a crisp parade by the Sentry Guard before addressing 264 recruits drawn from IMO and Arbia States.
04:17He urged them to take their training seriously, remain disciplined,
04:22and uphold the highest standards of professionalism in line with the IGP's vision of a Nigeria police force
04:29that is service-driven, rule-of-law compliant, professionally sound, and people-friendly.
04:34Reaffirming his commitment to capacity development, CP Danjuma disclosed that senior police officers in IMO State
04:42with academic backgrounds in law, psychology, criminology, and other police-related fields
04:48will be periodically deployed to the school to enhance training quality to the highest standards.
04:54The CP toured the hostels, classrooms, and kitchen, expressing satisfaction with their cleanliness and organization.
05:01He commended the commandant of the training school, ACP Suleiman Shulbu, and his staff for the dedication and professionalism.
05:10He also interacted personally with male and female recruits,
05:14who expressed appreciation for the smooth training process and his inspiring presence.
05:20To support their welfare, the CP donated 10 bags of rice, a fattened cow, and gallons of cooking oil to aid their feeding.
05:27Representing the Executive Governor of IMO State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodima,
05:34the Chief Security Officer to the Governor, CSP Sharma Boyako Adamu,
05:39assured the recruits of the state government's continued support throughout their training.
05:43The visit concluded with a vote of thanks by a representative of the recruits and a group photograph featuring the CP,
05:50the Commandant, members of the CP's management team, including DC Admin, DCP Hamajo Dabaka, AC Sid,
