Police operatives in Rivers State have successfully rescued a pregnant woman from suspected human traffickers and apprehended two individuals connected to the crime.
This was revealed in a statement issued in Port Harcourt by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko.
According to Iringe-Koko, the suspects had been under surveillance due to their alleged involvement in multiple trafficking cases. They were eventually traced to Aba, Abia State, where officers located and rescued the pregnant woman from their custody.
She confirmed that two suspects were arrested during the operation, and the rescued woman has since given birth to a baby boy.
She said: “The Rivers State Police Command has made significant strides in combating human trafficking, a scourge that has plagued our society. Following diligent investigation and intelligence gathering, operatives of the command successfully apprehended two notorious suspects linked to a child trafficking syndicate that is under investigation.
“On June 24, 2025, detectives extended their investigation to Aba, Abia State, where they arrested two suspects, namely: Sunshine Hart, 28 years and Kingsley Ekocha, 38 years.
“During the operation, a pregnant woman, Regina Sunday, 24 years, was rescued from the clutches of the traffickers and is currently in protective custody.
“As fate would have it, Regina Sunday went into labour on June 30, 2025, and was promptly rushed to the Police Clinic in Port Harcourt, where she was safely delivered of a baby boy. Both mother and child are receiving medical attention and are in stable condition.
“Investigation is ongoing, with a focus on tracking down other members of this nefarious syndicate. The command is committed to dismantling this network and ensuring that those responsible in this heinous crime face the full weight of the law.”
Meanwhile, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the public and upholding justice.