Security wahala don burst for Owerri as officers from Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) don arrest one 52-year-old man wey dem identify as Tochukwu Ogaranya, together with five pregnant women for alleged child trafficking matter.
According to the command, the women wey dey inside the case dey between 25 and 33 years old, and dem allegedly connect with the man for one operation wey authorities believe say involve illegal baby business. Na serious gbege be that one, because baby trafficking matter no be small crime for the country.
NSCDC officials talk say the operation come out after investigation wey lead them reach the suspects. As dem move in, officers manage secure the area and carry everybody wey dem suspect go custody make dem fit continue proper investigation.
Five Newborn Babies Rescued As Officers Storm Operation
Inside the same operation, officers also rescue five newborn babies, wey authorities say dem quickly move go safe place for proper care and protection.
According to the command, the babies appear very young, and authorities believe say dem fit don enter illegal trafficking network if the security team no act on time. Na so the rescue come look like big relief moment for the officers wey handle the operation.
People for the area talk say when security vehicles show face, everywhere just quiet small because residents dey wonder wetin dey happen. But later dem hear say na operation to rescue babies and arrest suspects, and many people praise the security team for quick action.
NSCDC Commandant Talk Say Investigation Still Dey Go On
While briefing journalists for Owerri, the Imo State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Basil Igwebueze, confirm the arrest and rescue operation.
The commandant explain say the suspects remain in custody while investigators dey dig deeper into the matter to understand how the alleged network operate. According to am, security agencies dey determined to stop any form of child trafficking or illegal baby trade for the state.
He also assure residents say NSCDC go continue to monitor activities wey fit threaten public safety. As he put am with small humor, “Baby no be parcel wey person go just package carry sell.” He come advise citizens to report any suspicious activity to authorities immediately.
For now, the rescued babies dey under protection while the investigation dey continue — and the suspects go soon face further legal process if the allegations prove correct.
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