Chinedum Elekwachi
Police in Anambra state have rescued two missing children after nine months of intensive and intelligence-led investigation extended across several states of the federation.
Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this on Tuesday in Awka.
Ikenga said the victims, Sunday Aliya (14) and Ebenezer Emmanuel (12) were rescued by operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gender Section.
According to him, one Yusuf in Katsina state was arrested in connection with the incident.
According to him, the suspect provided information which led to the victims’ recovery.
“The Case was first reported at Fegge Police Station on Jan. 18.
“It revealed that the guardian of the victims sent the two boys to fetch water at a nearby borehole, but they failed to return home.
“Following the initial investigation, the case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for further action.
“The Operatives acting on credible intelligence, traced and arrested one Yusuf in Katsina State.
“Tte suspect provided valuable leads which guided the operatives to Umunede, Delta state, 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 State,”he said
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu commending the operatives for their perseverance and professionalism.
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.
“I urged the public to continue to support the Police with information for a better result.
Meanwhile, the Command has contacted the parents of the rescued children, who reside in Ilorin, Kwara state.
Arrangements are ongoing for their formal reunification.
