Police operatives in Bauchi and Anambra States have rescued three children – Sabo Salisu 3 year-old; Isah Abdulkadir 4 year-old, and Nana Khadija Zakariya’u, 6 year-old – who were abducted from Gwallameji, a community in the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis of Bauchi State.
LEADERSHIP reports that one of the children was sold in Anambra State for N2million before they were rescued by the Police.
The children were abducted by a woman, who was still at large, having rented an apartment in the neighbourhood of the family residence of her victims in early December, 2024.
The suspect allegedly lured the children after learning that one of them did well in school. She took them from their mothers, promising to buy them toys but never returned with the children.
Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Mohammed, said the children were rescued through an intelligence network of security operatives in Anambara and Bauchi States.
Speaking during the handling-over of the children to their parents in Bauchi, Governor Bala Mohammed expressed his deep concern and frustration over the rising cases of child abductions and trafficking in the state.
Our correspondent reports that the governor’s concerns came after the state government had received a batch of seven abducted Bauchi children who were sold in Kano State in 2023.
He said the latest incident highlighted the severity of the problem and the need for urgent attention, and called for a change in mindset, emphasising that parents must take responsibility for their children’s welfare and safety.
Governor Mohammed commended the support of Anambara State governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, which led to the safe rescue of the abducted children.
