‘How two Anambra children were rescued 9 months after they went missing’
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The rescue was after nine months of intensive and intelligence-led investigation that extended across several states of the federation,” he said.
By Obinna Unaeze
Two children identified as Sunday Aliya, 14-year-old and Ebenezer Emmanuel, 12-year-old have been rescued nine months after they were declared missing in Anambra State. The children were rescued separately in Delta and Edo States.
The guardian of the two children had reported to the police in Anambra that they were missing on Jan. 18.
The guardian, according to the police sent the two boys to fetch water at a nearby borehole, but they never returned home.
However, the spokesperson for the Anambra Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the rescue of the two children on Wednesday in Awka.
According to the police spokesperson, the two children were found in Edo and Delta following a nationwide investigation.
“Operatives of the Police command in Anambra attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Gender Section have successfully rescued two missing children, Sunday Aliya, 14-year-old and Ebenezer Emmanuel, 12-year-old.
“The rescue was after nine months of intensive and intelligence-led investigation that extended across several states of the federation,” he said.
The police spokesman said that following the initial investigation, the case was transferred to the SCID, Awka, for further action.
According to him, the operatives acting on credible intelligence traced and arrested Yusuf in Katsina state.
“During interrogation, the suspect provided valuable leads which guided the operatives to Umunede, Delta, where one of the victims, Sunday Aliya, was rescued.
“Further investigation led to the recovery of the second victim, Ebenezer Emmanuel, in Benin City, Edo,” he said.
He quoted the Commissioner of Police in the state, Ikioye Orutugu as commending the operatives for their perseverance and professionalism during the investigation.
Orutugu reiterated the command’s resolve to follow every lead in any case, no matter how long it takes, to ensure that justice is served.
He appreciated the cooperation of residents whose information contributed to the success of the rescue operation, and urged the public to continue to support the police with information.
The command has contacted the parents of the rescued children, who reside in Ilorin, Kwara, and arrangements are ongoing for their formal reunification. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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