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Suspected Kidnapper Caught With Two Abducted Children In Rivers [Photos]

A local vigilante group, OSPAC, has arrested a suspected kidnapper who abducted two children in Ulakwo Umuselem clan, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers state.

Abducted Children Rescued From Kidnapper In Rivers

This was made known by one Hyacynth Nwafor who disclosed that the victims identified as Saviour and Joshua were rescued at the weekend.

It was gathered that the boys said to be between the ages of 3 and 4, were abducted by the suspect identified as Onyebuchi Ugo, and his accomplice, Mrs Joy Amadi, both from Imo State.

The suspects allegedly specialized in abducting children and selling them to unknown persons.

The victims have been handed over to the police for further investigations and identification to enable them to locate their parents.

Mr Nwafor advised families looking for their children to contact Okehi Police Headquarters, Okehi Etche, Rivers State.

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Meanwhile, a child trafficker Maureen Wechinwu, who claimed to be a reverend sister, has revealed how she bought 15 kids between N50,000 and N100,000 each in Rivers State.

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Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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