Police arrest pastor, 5 others over alleged child theft in Akwa Ibom

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Africa Press-Nigeria:

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom, says it has arrested Mrs Mmayen Odiuotip, 39, and a pastor of Land of Testimony Ministry over alleged child theft.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nnudam Fredrick disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Saturday, NAN reports.

He said other suspects in the alleged crime were Esther Esin, female, 41 years of Eyo Abasi, Oron Local Government, Mrs Rose Asuquo, female, 32 years, of Mbak Atai, Itu L.G.A, and Ubong Akpan, male, 42 years, of Mbak Atai, Itu L.G.A.

Others are Mr Samuel Idobo, male, 40 years, of Ikot Asukpong, Ibiono Ibom L.G.A and Mrs Eno Peter, female, 40 years, of Ikot Andem Itam, Itu L.G.A.

“The unwavering efforts of the command toward decimation of child theft paid off as the command arrested notorious members in the state,” Fredrick said.

He further explained that the suspects were arrested following a credible intelligence in June.

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