Imo: Police reject N1m bribe from child traffickers, rescue children

• Two suspected child traffickers arrested and two stolen children rescued in separate operations by Imo State Police, with officers rejecting a N1 million bribe from one suspect
• A woman was caught with a four-year-old child purchased for N1.8 million, while another suspect abducted her ex-neighbor’s child; both children have been safely reunited with their families
• Police urge residents to stay alert and protect their children, as investigations continue to dismantle trafficking networks in the state

Imo: Policemen Bold Reject N1 Million Bribe from Child Traffickers, Rescue ChildrenSource: TwitterSuspect Offers N1 Million Bribe, Officers Stand FirmUpon interrogation, the suspect was found in possession of a four-year-old child. She initially claimed to be the mother but later confessed to purchasing the child from a suspected child trafficking syndicate in Aba for N1.8 million, Okoye revealed”Our operatives remained professional and committed to ensuring that justice was served. Their rejection of the bribe underscores the command’s zero-tolerance approach to corruption,” Okoye added.Another Child Rescued from AbductionInvestigations revealed that the suspect stole the child while he was playing in their shared compound. Thankfully, the child has been reunited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ududiri, Okoye stated.Police Call for VigilanceWe urge parents to keep a close watch on their children and to immediately report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station, he said.

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