The operatives of FCT Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad 74 (RRS 74), weekend have rescued 12 children from suspected child trafficking ring.
The squad intercepted one Muhammad Isah of Kafanchan, Kaduna in a Toyota Hiace bus with Reg No APP 489 XE, conveying twelve underaged children to a destination later discovered to be in Ogun State.
According to FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josphine Adeh, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the children whose ages are between 5 years to 16 years, all from Akwanga LGA, Nasarawa State were being trafficked to Ogun state by one Pastor Simon Kado ‘m’ and Jesse Simon Kado ‘m’, who are now presently in police custody.
“While investigation is still ongoing and effort in conduit with Nasarawa State Police Command on how to reunite victims with their respective families, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, wishes to reiterate that the safety of residents remains his utmost priority.
“He equally urges residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines ; 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352.”