The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspect involved in the trafficking of teenagers aged 13 to 16. According to Police Public Relations Officer Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect had trafficked multiple teenagers to neighboring countries.
Speaking during a press briefing in Awka, Ikenga revealed that some of the victims, who had been taken to Ghana, have now been safely returned to Nigeria. He also mentioned that efforts are underway to apprehend other members of the trafficking gang.
The suspect’s arrest came after reports of a growing number of missing teenagers in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Itam, has ordered law enforcement personnel to take all necessary measures to tackle the issue.
Ikenga further stated that the suspect is currently being interrogated by the police, which will help in rescuing more victims and identifying additional members of the trafficking network.
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