POLICE CONFIRM ABDUCTION OF 2-YR-OLD IN ABIA COMMUNITY

The Police Public Relation Officer in Abia State SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, yesterday confirmed the abduction of a two-year-old baby at Umuobiakwa community of Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State.

Ogbonna disclosed that the minor, identified as Precious Akataobi was reportedly abducted by suspected child traffickers at her mothers shop in Umuobiakwa over the weekend.

Narrating how the incident happened, he said that the childs mother was with her and his elder brother in the shop until she went into the compound to bring something.

Ogbonna said the command further learnt that, some persons came to the shop, bought something and gave the boy 500 Naira note to get change, adding that as soon as the boy went into the compound to get the change from their mother, the abductors fled with the baby.

The Police Spokesman admonished residents of the state to help the police with credible information that could help in tracking down the baby and her abductors.