The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three women over their alleged involvement in child trafficking and the sale of a four-year-old boy for N2 million.
The suspects—Florence Nnakuzie (45), Hannah Ugah (52), and Chinasa Daniel (27)—were apprehended by operatives of the Awada Divisional Headquarters at a motor park in Onitsha during a targeted operation.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are members of a child trafficking syndicate known for buying and selling children.
The police disclosed that Chinasa Daniel allegedly delivered two children—a two-week-old baby and a four-year-old boy—on separate occasions between June and December 2025 to Hannah Ugah.
The four-year-old child was subsequently handed over to Florence Nnakuzie and reportedly sold for N2 million, while the infant was allegedly sold to another woman who is currently at large.
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The arrests were made following a raid on the suspects’ hideout on Saturday evening. While some members of the syndicate managed to escape, police confirmed that several children were rescued during the operation.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ikioye Orutugu, condemned the act, describing child trafficking as a grave violation of human rights and a crime against humanity.
He has ordered that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Awka for a thorough and discreet investigation.
The Commissioner also directed officers to intensify efforts to track down fleeing members of the syndicate, rescue other victims, and reunite them with their families.
The police command commended members of the public for providing timely information that aided the operation and urged residents to continue supporting law enforcement agencies with credible intelligence.
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