Operatives of the Commissioner of Police Monitoring Unit have arrested one Mercy Enyindah, who incidentally was said to have visited Ms. Precious Friday of Ubima Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, who had reported that her child was missing after Mercy Enyindah visited her residence.
According to a press release on Friday, 14th April 2023 signed by the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Grace Iringe-Koko, said that the arrest of Mercy Enyindah, who has confessed to having stolen the child and two other children, along with her accomplice, Amaka Ewuzie between the weeks of February 16th and March 2023, has led to the arrest of one Chialuka Iheanacho and her husband, Chukwuma Iheanacho in Delta State.
The Command spokesperson confirmed that other members of the gang said to be in Imo State are still being trailed. While some of the rescued children have been reunited with their parents, efforts are ongoing to rescue Jasper Friday, aged 2 years; sold at Asaba.
The Command requested all well-meaning and public spiritual persons to furnish the Police with information that could lead to the rescue of the child.
Meanwhile, all residents of Rivers State are advised to be weary of exposing their children to visitors they do not know intimately.
Whenever in doubt or suspicious of any movement, kindly call the police on the following emergency numbers: 08039213071, 08098880134.
