The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory
(FCT) said it has intercepted a suspect in connection with alleged trafficking of 59 male children in Abuja.

The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Olatunji
Disu said this during a media briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.
He said the suspect was intercepted on Monday by the Patrol and Guard Unit of the command led by DSP Sarki Umar at bout 3:30pm.

The commissioner said the suspect was intercepted in a white Peugeot J5 Bus with registration number KMC 283 ZJ along the Abuja-Kano route.

Disu said the incident had been classified as a case of suspected child
abuse and trafficking, given the circumstances surrounding it, affirming
that the suspect was operating without proper documentation or parental consent for the movement of the minors.

According to him, the suspect, the vehicle and the 59 children are
currently in police custody while a thorough investigation is ongoing.
Disu said the command was working closely with the FCT Social
Development Secretariat to ensure that the children were safely reunited with their families and all involved, brought to justice.

The commissioner pledged the commitment of the command to ensure
that the vulnerable groups, especially children were protected.

Disu enjoined parents and guardians to remain vigilant and ensure the
safety of their children.