Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have successfully dismantled a major child trafficking syndicate, leading to the rescue of an eight-year-old boy and the arrest of six suspects.
How the Syndicate Was Uncovered
The breakthrough in the case came on January 14, 2026, when authorities received crucial information. The tip revealed that a missing child was in the protective custody of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abia State.
The young victim, identified as Jeremiah Bikwo, informed investigators that he was originally from Loko in the Nasarawa Local Government Area. Police detectives verified this claim, confirming the boy hails from Ogobo Village in Loko.
The N3 Million Transaction and Arrests
Following the trail to Abia State, detectives made a grim discovery on January 17, 2026. Their investigation uncovered that the young boy had been sold for the staggering sum of N3 million.
This revelation led to swift police action, resulting in the arrest of six individuals linked to the crime. The suspects, who have reportedly confessed to their roles, are:
- Chilaka Calista Nneka, 33 (Abia State)
- Chigbu Cynthia, 36 (Abia State)
- Michael Ibeh Chioma, 52 (Abia State)
- Victoria Ositadinma, 53 (Abia State)
- Alhassan Bama, 35 (Ogobo Village, Loko LGA, Nasarawa)
- Jacob Jonah, 38 (Olegefe Village, Loko LGA, Nasarawa)
Ongoing Investigation and Next Steps
All six suspects are currently in police custody. The Nasarawa State Police Command has stated that further investigations are actively ongoing.
The primary goal of the continued probe is to identify and apprehend other members connected to this child trafficking network. This case highlights the persistent efforts of Nigerian security forces to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable children.
