From Prison To Police Net: Gang Of Like-Minded Women Arrested

How did you escape from prison? No, we didn't. We are from prison. We came here from prison. But had they sentenced you? Not yet. We are still dead in prison. So how did you leave? I didn't leave the prison. I'm from the prison and have come here now. She's not the one who was... She was the one. The year I was caught, I went to prison. So after I went to the court, first time, second time, third time Since the complainant did not come, they now asked me to go home. That's what happened. Because the child will recover instantly with me there. That was the first assignment she gave me. Why did you return to this business? I'm so sorry, but I don't... She said she's not selling, that she's helping. That government is... She has government approval. That it's only children who are roaming around The street that doesn't have help. Lura Gozo M formed a school center that provided her with education as well. if she was not interested in the school she could Once went to school, but due to my daughter's inability to adapt she said that she... Rong Shipping Why did you change your name to Kécsi? Not from the name of the person And you just said I'll learn the credible G-axes. No, I was the one who introduced the primary school. Oh, you were the one who introduced this elementary school. I said that. She said she didn't stay for four months, you spent four months. Came back, and it was her who called you this time around? Yes. For this new business? Yes. How much have you paid for each child? She gave me 250. Say that in full, two hundred and fifty thousand naira. 250,000 Nigerian naira You said you would sell for 1.5 million naira. The last time you said 1.5 million naira. No, the 1.5 will not give the 1.5. It will only give you, it will only share the money. If there are two or three of you, it will divide the money among you. Both of them will share it. And for her paying for a child, You still believe that was, what's it called? He says it's compensation. It's not... Compensation for what? She said it's your child Sorry, Is it all? of us? OK, we're starting with her. OK, please, what's your name? How old are you? My name is Rose David. How old are you? I am 47 years old. How long have you been involved in child trafficking? Business-wise, I just met Madam Ika Chi. Year is Madam Ika Chi I Here No Okay, I met her last year. In the church? What church? So after she gave me her number and said, she said and asked me that if I can work with her. I said what? Like if I see any child wandering around the streets where I should pick her up, since she's at the orphanage I should I should bring the child who is going to come and pass it. That's how I came to know her. How many children have you taken so far? Only one. Where is the child? The child is, they recovered the child. What's your name? My name is Rose David. Where do you stay? I stay in Tasha, Karimo side. Dunamis Church, did you pick up, did you meet Madam Nkechi? Which of the Dunamis Churches? It's at Lube. The main branch? Yes. Then I was staying in Portwood. So she told me. The lady of the house gave birth to a boy. The woman had told me that she was entitled to give birth. Her place is with the woman, and the woman said she's ready to give her child. But along the way, the husband was not supportive of it. So we talked because that to wait until the periods of turning 21 was after two How many months into my pregnancy did I lose the child? So I was in pain from the surgery. They took us to court from the police. t of the court So then they took us to prison. But I didn't spend up to four months I was released from court. Since then, this present child they are talking of I don't know anything about it I wasn't aware of it I wasn't aware of it. But because of the previous issue I had in the area, they just call me. But when I came, thank God, this person brought the child. She said I know nothing about it, and I know nothing about it. I know nothing about the child. What's your name? My name is Joy. Where are you from? I'm from Kogi State. You said your name is what? My name is Joy. What state are you from? I'm from Kogi State, ma. Are you the one who caught this present child? No, I'm not the one. She is the one that I I'm not the one. I didn't know when she took the baby. And I have no business with her. She is the only person for whom I would take the baby. From the orphanage woman to Oniwa. I am not one. I am aware of it. So is the orphanage that you people claim to be taking this alleged one? Is it in Oniwa or where? No, I'm not the one. I don't know where she took the baby from. I'm not aware. It's here that I'm involved. I'm involved because of that other woman. One day, for what I said, she now tells me, saying, This woman takes her baby to Madame Onkeshi's place. I now go and meet them. None of everything I follow them do. But this very baby that they are recovering, I'm not aware that everything is here. So the last one you did, how much were you paying? No, I'm not involved with anyone, but the first time When I followed them to the Onkeshi place, the Onkeshi gave me 370. For what? The one where this one, this woman, carries gold there. So if you didn't bring any child, what is she paying you for? It's not me, it's this woman, it's not me, Mom. But she gave you 370,000? Yes, ma'am. I'm not ready to tell you. This one's my ex. We realize he was a nice person; this is like a challenge. Good afternoon, Madam. What is your name? My name is Rose Michael My name is Rose Michael. Okay, sorry, is it okay? Sorry, sorry, my name is Michael Rose Michael, yes, from How many children have you given, madam, in Keshe, Rose? I didn't give her a baby. I was living with Keshe. I work as her cleaner. When he has this baby, this baby that I recover, this baby, Very well, this baby now, he sent me to Onitsha to give to one woman. Because I was living almost with Keshe, Since April, when I've been living with her to raise this Joe. And Joe sent me to take the baby to Onitsha for her. with that woman for that church, the Anglican Church. That's where he sent me to. and the woman who gave me a transportation fee of 100,000 to come back. How many children have you taken to Onitsha? It's the only one he sent me. But you've been living with Keshe since April? Yes, ma'am. Living with her as a what? As what? What do you live with her as? Household helper? Sister? What are you living with her for? No, we met for church. Which church? No, don't I miss. From there, I now know, I say, I should help her with the housework. So, from there, Nain sent me to Nisha. And I'm getting the baby back. I'm coming. I'm getting the baby back. It's the baby, this one. It's an orphanage home. The second time, when he sent me to Lagos, it was night. When I got there, around 8 o'clock. With a child? Yeah. Now, the Keshis sent me that one for me, orphanage home. How many children were you carrying? Nine o'clock. To be honest. I didn't even know that place. Who were the people you used to give these children to? When he Fi HMI Did I go back to Abuja that very night? Yes. Any other man, and give us if... and if anything to identify this child. She was picked in Goubois, exactly in Goubois. And she was chosen when she was young and kind. She is five years old now, and we don't know the parent. They can't even remember exactly where they picked up the child. even if there were anything So please, residents of FCT, help us reach out to the parents of this child who wishes to be reunited with her family. Please come forward. If she resembles any member of your family at all, if she looks anything like a member of your family, Anything, come on. You can even do DNA tests, as the CPS mentioned earlier. to help us identify the mother and reunite her with her parents. Thank you. You. Since September 2016, the operator of the FCT police command has been trailed and arrested two suspects identified as Blessing, Ugu, and Rose Dania. They're there from my left, number one and number two. They are the first ones to be arrested on suspicion of child abduction. and trafficking. The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect disguised themselves in Muslim hijabs, even though they are not Muslim And target children left unattended by their parents in some urban communities Further investigations revealed that the suspect had previously Arrested by this command in 2024 Brought to trial and sentenced to prison before they are released after serving only four months in custody How they did that, only God knows The command subsequently expanded its investigation. into the activities of the syndicate Leading to the arrest of two additional gang members Identified as Blessing John and Rose Michael Those are the other two to my right. Of course, the arrest led to the rescue of a five-year-old child. All suspects will be charged in court upon conclusion. of the ongoing investigation Even though we are not permitted to display the pictures Or the videos of people who were arrested But this child who was recovered We need to Because we are looking for her parents Maybe if they see the picture They might be able to identify their child. And come with proof Of course, DNA tests and other things To be able to allow us To enable us to reunite them Reunite her with her biological parents So that we don't end up handing her over to another child trafficker To anyone who comes, anyone who will see her may step forward. But they should know that we will carry out DNA tests. To see whether it's really your child or whether you are part of the abductors So that we can just join you with these four people and continue to arrest them You know some people might come to claim the child, even so. though it is not their own So the DNA will prove whether it's yours or not. So we are warning those who wish to come, that they must be prepared to claim it. for a DNA test before this child can be handed over to them. So, gentlemen of the press, the items recovered are now on display, As you can see, 21 phones and some other 18 or how many phones, All together, as many as we can. We are calling on the victims, those who have recently lost their phones, to one-chance operators or to traffickers or robbers to come forward with evidence and identify themselves their phones and laptops so that we can hand these items over to them. We are working for them. We are recovering these items. and are ready to hand them over immediately without delay. I want to use this medium to encourage MCT residents. to remain security conscious and vigilant, and also to cooperate with the police and other law enforcement agencies and promptly report suspicious individuals, movements and activities to the nearest police station or through the emergency contact hotline. Security is a collective responsibility. It is not a job. to be left to the police or security agencies alone.