Police foil child trafficking plot in Akwa Ibom, nab 2 suspects

Author: Uko EtimPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Police foil child trafficking plot in Akwa Ibom, nab 2 suspects

The Akwa Ibom State Police foiled an attempted abduction of three children in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area. Two suspects, Emmanuel Johnny (39) and Ifiok Umoh (28), were arrested after youths mounted a roadblock and alerted the police. The children were rescued unharmed from a minibus. The incident occurred on June 3, 2026.

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