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PHOTOS: Niger State police arrest two pastors and one other suspect, rescue three more stolen children sold for N3.7m
The Niger State Police Command has arrested three more suspects, including two pastors, in connection with the child stealing and abduction case linked to a notorious human trafficker, Victoria Ebunoha Chukwumezie.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 said three additional children were rescued from the syndicate and reunited with their parents.
The three children, including a 5 months old baby, were stolen from Gajere in Tafa Local Government Area of the state and sold to different buyers N3.7m.
According to the PPRO, the command has so far rescued nine children stolen by the prime suspect and sold to different buyers in Abuja, Nasarawa and Delta.
Wasiu added that eleven suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.
“In continuation of the investigation into the case of alleged abduction and child trafficking referred to the SCID Minna for discreet investigation, involving one Mrs. Victoria Ebunoha Chukwumezie arrested around Dikko junction on 5th November 2025, three additional suspects were arrested by the police operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit in connection with the case on November 28, 2025 within Nasarawa and Abuja axis,” the statement read.
“The three additional suspects are as follows; Chioma Onyanja 45yrs of Nyanya, Abuja, Joy Ndife 48yrs of Kurudu area, Abuja, Olusegun Isaiah Anjorin 44yrs of Orozo area of Abuja.
“In the course of the investigation, three children were rescued. They are; Saifullahi Abdulmumini 5 months old, Possible Danlami 4yrs old and Safiya Mamman Sani 1yr/6 months all found in the custody of the suspected receivers. Taken away from Gajere, Tafa within September, 2025.
“Saifullahi, 5 months old, was found in the residence of one Chioma who claimed that she got the child sometime in August 2025 through her pastor, one Evangelist Rosemary operating Divine Majesty Church, Nyanya Abuja.
“Rosemary claimed the child belonged to a student who was desperate to give out the child for adoption and convinced Chioma who paid two million, seven hundred thousand naira (#2.7m) for the child.
“Possible, 4yrs old was traced to the residence of one Mrs Joy who claimed that she operates an orphanage home and a children’s school called “Emmavies” located around Mararaba area of Nasarawa State.
“She stated that Victoria, the prime suspect, came to her house early September 2025 and advertised a baby whom she claimed was unwanted by her mother, and as Joy couldn’t afford the child, she planned to facilitate the sale of the child to another unsuspecting mother when she was arrested.
“Safiya Sani 1½yrs old was rescued in the residence of one Pastor Olusegun of Covenant Fulfilment Ministry, Masaka Nasarawa State who claimed to also operate Elohim Orphanage and Benevolent Care Center, Orozo Abuja.
“He revealed that Victoria came to the orphanage on the 11th September 2025 with the child stating that the child belonged to a young girl who abandoned the baby in her care with no means to locate her, while adding that she was facing financial hardship and was in need of help to cater for her and other six children. After negotiation, the Pastor paid one million naira (N1m) for the baby.
“All three children were successfully rescued unhurt and have been reunited with their parents making a total of nine (9) recovered children found at various locations and eleven (11) suspects in custody.”
The children rescued are; Muhammadu Hussaini – 4yrs, Kasimu Saidu – 4yrs, Idris Saidu – 2yrs, Ummi Kairi Salisu – 3yrs, Goodnews Sunday – 4yrs, Rahmat Mohammed – 2yrs, Saifullahi Abdulmumini – 5 months, Safiya Mamman Sani – 1yr 6 Months, Possible Danlami – 4 yrs.
The suspects arrested so far are; Victoria Chukwumezie 40yrs ‘f’, Harrieta Obiakor 50yrs ‘f’, Divine Sunday 43yrs ‘f’, Rosemary Ogbulogo 46yrs ‘f’, Vincent Emmanuel 41yrs ‘m’, Rose Nwabufor 70yrs ‘f’, Chioma Onyanja 45yrs ‘f’, Joy Ndife 48yrs ‘f’, Olusegun Isaiah Anjorin 44yrs ‘m’, Leo Ugochukwu 55yrs ‘m’, Ngozi Ugochukwu 45yrs ‘f’.
“However, further investigation is still ongoing to recover other missing and trafficked children and possible arrest of other receivers or facilitators.”
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PHOTOS: Police arrest suspected thief, recover 222 phones, 29 power banks, accessories and other stolen goods in Kano
he Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected thief and recovered 222 phones and other stolen goods.
The spokesperson for the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
According to Kiyawa, the suspected thief identified as Abba Abubakar, broke into shops at City Centre Plaza, Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano, stole 222 phones, a laptop, 29 power banks, accessories and other goods.
Kiyawa said the incident was reported on November 7 by the plaza’s Chief Security Officer, Mohd Rabo, who informed the police that four shops had been burgled.
Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Farm Centre Division mobilised detectives to the market in collaboration with the security personnel.
In reaching the scene, the suspect was sighted loitering inside the Plaza with an iron saw and a screwdriver in his possession.
“On 7th November, 2026, at about 0715hrs, one Mohd Rabo, the Chief Security Officer of City Centre Plaza, reported at Farm Centre Division that on the same date at about 0400hrs, about four shops were discovered broken into at the Plaza,” the statement read.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Farm Centre Division, immediately mobilised detectives to the scene in collaboration with the market security.
“On reaching the market, one Abba Abubakar, ‘M’, aged 27 years, of Gama ‘A’, Brigade Quarters, Kano, was sighted loitering inside the Plaza with an iron saw and a screwdriver in his possession.
“After questioning, he could not give a satisfactory account of himself. He was arrested and brought to the station.
“During the course of investigation, the suspect confessed to having broken into the said four shops and carted away the following items, all of which have been recovered: one (1) Lenovo Laptop, one (1) Samsung Tablet, ninety-five (95) pieces of keypad phones, one hundred and twenty-seven (127) pieces of Android phones, one (1) sound system, one (1) inverter, seventeen (17) used Android screens, one (1) solar controller, twenty-nine (29) pieces of power banks, fifteen (15) wireless ear pods, one hundred and thirty (130) varieties of phone accessories and cash, sum of three hundred and fifty thousand naira (N350,000:00).”
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the swift response, professionalism and dedication of the Police Officers of Farm Centre Division for the arrest and recovery.
He noted that the success is a clear demonstration of prompt response to distress calls and effective collaboration with market security and members of the public.
The Commissioner of Police reiterates that the operation is in line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which emphasises intelligence-led policing, prompt response to crime, community partnership, professionalism and respect for human rights.
The Command said the case will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
The Commissioner of Police assured traders, shop owners and residents of Kano State of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property, and urges the public to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information.
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