The Police Command in Niger State has busted a syndicate behind the kidnapping of children in Suleja and arrested three suspects.

This was disclosed by the Spokesperson of the command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun in a statement on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

He said the arrest was a sequel to the abduction of two children, Abdullahi Umar, 5, and Rahamat Umar, 3, last October in Suleja.

According to the PPRO, two suspects, Savior Ebuka and Mary Peter, were arrested in Gwagawalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Further interrogation and investigation led to the arrest of Chinwe Egwu, in Lugbe area of FCT.

She was found to be in charge of one Adorable Orphanage home, where seven children were rescued, including the two abducted in Suleja.

“During interrogation, Saviour confessed to having conspired with one Ifeoma and Patience, both presently at large to perpetrate the act”. The PRO said.

“Because Ifeoma agreed to pay him and Patience two hundred and fifty thousand naira each, but she had only paid Patience while he is yet to be paid”. He continued.

“Effort is ongoing to arrest the said Ifeoma and Patience, as the case is under investigation. The suspects arrested so far will be prosecuted accordingly as soon as the investigation is concluded.”