Man Fleeing with 5-year Old Girl Arrested in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

A 32-year old man has been arrested by Anambra State Police Command for allegedly fleeing with a five-year old girl, Nkemdilim Jacob in Umuota Village Obosi, idemili North Local Government Area of the state.

Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Sunday said the suspect, Joshua Simeon was arrested by Operatives attached to Ogidi Area Command after he boarded vehicle to an unknown destination.

He said the victim has been rescued while the suspect is currently undergoing interrogation to ascertain his motives and determine whether the incident was part of a larger child trafficking network.

He said, “Police Operatives attached to the Ogidi Area Command acting on credible information on 1st February 2025 by 4 pm arrested one Joshua Simeon ‘M’ aged 32 years from Ohaozara in Ebonyi State at Nkpor Central Park, Idemili North Local Government Area.

“The team also recovered a five-year old girl, Nkemdilim Jacob allegedly taken away by the suspect from her parents living in Umuota Village Obosi, idemili North Local Government Area.

“The suspect had already boarded a commercial vehicle and was en route to an unknown destination when he was arrested.

“Meanwhile, the suspect is in custody and currently undergoing interrogation to ascertain his motives and determine whether this incident is part of a larger child trafficking network.

“Efforts are also ongoing to reach out to the parents/relatives of the recovered child for possible reunion.

“The Command is committed to protecting vulnerable members of the society, to combat child abduction/trafficking and to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the State.”