NSCDC rescues 15 trafficked children, arrests officers over alleged service rifle sales

Author: John GabrielPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

NSCDC rescues 15 trafficked children, arrests officers over alleged service rifle sales

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) rescued 15 trafficked minors and recovered rifles. An investigation revealed that Anderson Archibong, posing as an NGO official, fraudulently sold 16 children for 2 million Naira each. Additionally, internal officers were arrested for selling service weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, to illicit buyers.

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