The Adamawa State Police Command has announced the rescue of 13 trafficked children and the arrest of two women accused of masterminding a cross-state child trafficking syndicate.
The victims, most of them minors, were stolen from various communities in Adamawa and sold in Anambra State.
In a press briefing, at the Adamawa State Police Headquarters in Yola, the State Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Moris, said credible intelligence and a coordinated raid led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Shuaibu Wara led to the traced and recovering of the children, bringing relief to distraught parents and communities.
One of the suspects, Mrs. Ngozi Abdulwahab, 43, a resident of Jambutu in Yola North, was arrested alongside her accomplice, Mrs. Uche Okoye, 55, from Kabiku, Nnewi in Anambra State.
Investigations are ongoing to reunite the children with their families.
Also, in an determined effort to rid the state of violent crime, the Adamawa Police Command revealed it has arrested 567 suspects in the second quarter of 2025 alone.
The arrests were the result of coordinated efforts by the Anti-Kidnapping/Crack Squad, Tactical Units, Area Commanders, and Divisional Officers.
The crimes range from kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, to rape and Shilla gangsterism.
In another chilling incident, the Command arrested Tukur Adamu, 36, a notorious drug dealer accused of killing a man who failed to remit proceeds from a drug deal.
He has been charged with culpable homicide.
Recoveries
The police also made significant recoveries during this period, including
firearms, pump-action guns, fabricated assault rifles, ammunition and assorted live cartridges.
Others are stolen property, vehicles, tricycles, motorcycles, gas cylinders, mobile phones, computers, charms, and related paraphernalia
The Commissioner emphasized that these achievements were part of the Command’s strategic action plan to fight crime and restore public confidence.
He extended heartfelt appreciation to the Executive Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for his unwavering support, as well as to the people of Adamawa for their timely and reliable information.
”We are committed to securing lives and property. Security is a collective responsibility—if you see something, say something,” he urged.
As investigations continue and suspects face trial, the Command reiterates its zero-tolerance stance against crime and urges the public to remain vigilant, proactive, and collaborative in safeguarding the peace in Adamawa State.
Olusola Akintonde