Bayelsa Govt Hands Over Rescued Stolen Children To Parents

The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development, Mrs. Faith Opene has called on parents to be vigilant with their children.

She made the call on Monday, July 24, while handing over two children rescued from trafficking to their parents, Ms. Rosemary Adi and Ms. Faith Seiya, in her office.

Recall that the suspects, Chioma Obi and Sunday Aniele, posing as tenants, abducted the children, Success Kemebigha, 4 and Prince Kemebigha,2, two weeks after moving into the compound on June 19, 2023. 

Operatives of the Gender Unit, State Criminal Investigation Department, Bayelsa State Police Command, busted the child trafficking syndicate and rescued the children who were sold in Enugu and Abia State for N1.6m

While handing over the children to their parents the Commissioner further called on Landlords to do due diligence before giving out their houses for rent.

“I call on parents to be vigilant with their children, don’t allow your children to go out alone with your neighbours, you don’t know who is a child trafficker. Landlords should also do due diligence before giving out their houses for rent,” Opene stated.

Opene also commended the Nigerian Police for their quick intervention in the situation