Police arrest two suspected child traffickers, rescue four-year-old girl in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued a four-year-old girl in Kuje.

The suspects, identified as Rose Daniel and Blessing John, were apprehended on August 27, 2026, while allegedly attempting to flee with the child, Ummi Mariam Abdullah.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement, saying the arrests followed information provided by a vigilant resident who witnessed the incident and promptly alerted the police.

Adeh said police operatives responded to the report, arrived at the location, rescued the child and took both suspects into custody.

She said preliminary investigations revealed that Daniel and John had previously been arrested in December 2025 and prosecuted over a similar offence.

According to her, the suspects were convicted but later released on bail after spending approximately five months in prison.

“Further investigation showed that since their release, the suspects had abducted and trafficked four children to different parts of the country.

“In the most recent case, two children were allegedly taken to an accomplice in Port Harcourt identified only as ‘Madam Ijeoma,’ who reportedly bought each child for N1.5 million.”

The police spokesperson said the rescued girl had been reunited with her family, while the suspects remained in custody pending the completion of investigations.

“The suspects remain in police custody and will be charged to court at the conclusion of investigations,” the statement added.

The FCT Police Command advised parents and guardians to remain vigilant and pay close attention to the safety and whereabouts of their children.

The Command also urged residents to promptly report suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest police station or through its emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883; Complaint Response Unit: 08107314192; and PPRO FCT: 07038979348.