Police Rescue Three Abducted Bauchi Children Sold for N2 Million in Anambra

Police operatives in Bauchi and Anambra States have successfully rescued three children who were abducted from Gwallameji, a community on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis. The victims, identified as Sabo Salisu (3), Isah Abdulkadir (4), and Nana Khadija Zakariya’u (6), were reportedly sold in Anambra State for N2 million before their recovery.

The abduction was carried out by a woman who remains at large. The suspect had rented an apartment in the neighborhood of the victims’ family in early December 2024 and allegedly lured the children by promising to buy them toys. After gaining the trust of their parents, she disappeared with the children.

Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Mohammed, revealed that the rescue was made possible through a coordinated intelligence operation involving security operatives in both Bauchi and Anambra States.

During the handover ceremony in Bauchi, Governor Bala Mohammed expressed deep concern over the rising cases of child abduction and trafficking in the state. He called for urgent measures to address the issue and urged parents to prioritize the safety and welfare of their children.

The governor acknowledged the support of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, in facilitating the rescue mission. This incident follows a similar case in 2023, where seven abducted children from Bauchi were sold in Kano State.

Governor Mohammed emphasized the need for vigilance and community action to combat the growing threat of child trafficking, describing it as a troubling trend requiring immediate attention.