The Nigeria Police, Enugu State Command, arrested Dr. Emmanuel Chimaobi Ugwumba, a 52-year-old medical doctor, for child trafficking. Police operatives simultaneously rescued a pregnant woman and two female children.
The Investigation
The arrest was made possible following the interception of a public notice regarding an abandoned child, which Dr. Ugwumba authored and endorsed in the name of the Enugu State Ministry of Gender and Social Development as the Director of OTZ. Meanwhile, the police operatives, serving in the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, made the arrest on September 28, 2024.
Alleged Crimes
Dr. Emmanuel Ugwumba, a University of Jos graduate, owns and manages Chima Hospital and Maternity. Police investigations revealed Dr. Ugwumba conspired to deliver seven untraced children at his hospital between 2017 and 2024. Dr. Ugwumba possessed unauthorized Ministry of Gender Affairs documents and unverified pest/vector certificates. Police arrested Dr. Ugwumba on September 28, 2024, following the interception of a suspicious public notice. Police rescued a pregnant woman and two female children during the operation.
Aftermath
The court arraigned Dr. Ugwumba on October 9, 2024, and remanded him in the Nigerian Correctional Custodial Centre pending further hearing. Ultimately, the Nigeria Police’s arrest highlights their ongoing efforts to combat child trafficking and related crimes.
In conclusion, the Nigeria Police’s arrest of Dr. Ugwumba demonstrates their commitment to protecting vulnerable children. The public must remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to prevent child abuse.
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