By Tina Amanda
Detectives attached to Mile 1 Divisional Police Headquarters in Diobu, Port Harcourt, have successfully rescued a six-month-old baby, Lucky Sunday, who was kidnapped by a co-tenant, Erica, on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
Erica, a co-tenant of the child’s parents at 25 Anekelane Street, Mile 2, Diobu, abducted the baby and fled to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Acting on intelligence, detectives trailed Erica to Uyo, arrested him, and brought him back to Port Harcourt two weeks ago.
During interrogation, Erica admitted to selling the child for five hundred thousand naira. Further investigations revealed that the buyer had taken the child to Enugu State.
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, following a discreet investigation, the detectives rescued the baby and arrested the buyer along with four other suspects. This brings the total number of arrests in connection with the case to six.
The suspects are currently being held at Mile 1 Police Station in Diobu, Port Harcourt.
The father of the child, Anekan Sunday, confirmed the rescue and the arrests but declined to provide further details. The Rivers State Police Command is yet to release an official statement regarding the operation.
Prince Wiro, a rights advocate and National Coordinator of the Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability praised the police for their professionalism and dedication.
“We sincerely commend the officers of Mile 1 Police Division for their hard work in rescuing the child. Their diligence and professionalism are evident. We believe these officers deserve recognition from the police authorities.”
He also urged that any suspects found guilty be swiftly prosecuted to serve as a deterrent against future criminal activities of this nature.
Further updates are expected from the police as investigations continue.
