The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has re-arrested two ex-convicts, Rose Daniel and Blessing John, over allegations of child abduction and trafficking, while rescuing a four-year-old girl in Kuje, Abuja.
The suspects were arrested on August 27, 2026, while allegedly attempting to flee with the child, identified as Ummi Mariam Abdullah.
The FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence and an alert from a concerned community member who reportedly witnessed the incident.
Adeh said: “Responding swiftly to the report, Police operatives arrived at the scene, rescued the child and arrested both suspects.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had previously been arrested in December 2025 and arraigned before a court in connection with a similar offence.
“They were subsequently convicted and released on bail after spending about five months in prison.”
She said further investigation showed that the suspects had, since their release, allegedly abducted and trafficked four children to different parts of the country.
According to Adeh, the latest case involved two children who were allegedly taken to a regular accomplice in Port Harcourt, identified only as Madam Ijeoma, who allegedly bought the children for N1.5 million each.
Adeh said the rescued four-year-old girl had been reunited with her family, while the two suspects remained in police custody as investigations continued.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” she added.
The police command urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and closely monitor the safety and whereabouts of their children and wards.
It also called on members of the public to promptly report suspicious individuals, movements or activities to the nearest police station or through its emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883; Complaint Response Unit, 08107314192; and PPRO FCT, 07038979348.