Three girls have been rescued from a baby factory and child trafficking syndicate in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
This was achieved following a three-month investigation conducted by operatives of the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG), Orumba South led by the Chairman of the Council Area, Prince Neville Uchendu.
Handing over the suspect and the girls, Prince Neville Uchendu noted that his team was able to burst the syndicate after a careful three months investigation on the suspect.
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He therefore appreciated the works of the Honourable Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Hon Ify Obinabo and revealed that he brought the suspect to her because he knows she will take action immediately.
Receiving the suspect before handing him over to the police, Hon Obinabo expressed joy over the result of the months of investigation carried out and noted that state government is pleased with the development calling on others to emulate the Orumba South Chairman in making Anambra state a livable and prosperous homeland.
The Women Affairs boss went on to assure that the apprehended syndicate will not go Scot free but must face the consequences of his crime in court.
Upon interrogation, the suspect Oruchukwu Okoroafor said that he’s been in the business for two years now and that the girls found at his house are his first set for the business this year.
The suspect also confessed that the supposed buyers have already promised to pay the sum of 300,000 thousand naira for the unborn children but denied having their contact information
Meanwhile the girls who are between the ages of 14 and 20 years and are currently pregnant all revealed that the suspect Okoroafor is not responsible for their pregnancy but that he offered to shelter them at his house pending when they put to bed.
They also confirmed that the suspect promised to get a job for them and also offered to give each of them the sum of 300,000 thousand naira once they give birth which they gladly accepted.
The girls 14 years from Arondizuogu, Imo State; 20 Years from Bayelsa State and 19 years from Ihite, Orumba South LGA respectively were all rescued from the syndicate Oruchukwu Okoroafor from Arondizogu at Umunze and has since been handed over to the police for further investigation and consequently charge the case to court.
Source: Ministry of Women and Social Welfare Anambra State
