Police Rescue Three‑Year‑Old Girl Stolen in Anambra!

Police Rescue Three‑Year‑Old Girl Stolen in Anambra!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Anambra State Police Command has successfully rescued a three‑year‑old girl in Nnobi, Idemili South Local Government Area after reports of child theft, illegal harbouring and conspiracy. The operation follows intelligence‑led work by the command and its Rapid Response Squad. [1]

“Intelligence‑led operatives tracked the abducted child and reunited her with her family; we will relentlessly dismantle any syndicate involved in child trafficking,” said the State Police Public Relations Officer. [1]

Key Details

• The girl was reportedly removed from her home and transported across state lines by an apprentice who allegedly sold her to traffickers. [1]
• The recovery took place in Nnobi, Idemili South LGA, following coordinated action by police operatives. [1]
• Multiple suspects have been taken into custody, and investigations continue into the trafficking network. [1]

Why It Matters

• The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of abducting and trafficking young children in Nigeria’s Southeast region.
• It underscores the need for vigilant community‑police collaboration and stronger protective systems for vulnerable children.
• The successful rescue offers a measure of reassurance but also signals how deeply embedded child‑stealing syndicates are in local communities.

What to Watch

• Further arrests as the investigation expands to other states linked to the trafficking network.
• Legal proceedings against the suspects and whether harsher penalties will be applied.
• Measures announced by the Anambra State Government or police command to bolster child‑protection framework. Citations:

1. Nairaland: www.nairaland.com/8566676/anambra-police-rescue-3-year-old-girl?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Nigerian News Today: www.nigerianeye.com/2025/11/police-rescue-stolen-3-year-old-boy.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Anambra Daily: www.anambradaily.com/2025/06/14/police-arrest-woman-teenage-accomplice-over-child-theft-rescue-2-children-in-anambra/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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