Investigations
Police Arrest Couple Trying To Sell Two Year-Old Son To Fund Canada Trip
A shocking incident has come to light in Lagos, Nigeria, where a couple was arrested by police for attempting to sell their two-year-old son to fund a trip to Canada.
The couple, identified as Chijioke and Cynthia Nwankwo, were apprehended by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command at their residence in the Ejigbo area of the state.
According to the police, the couple had been planning to sell their son, Chimdindu, to a human trafficking syndicate for a sum of N500,000.
The police were alerted to the situation by a concerned neighbor, who overheard the couple discussing the plan. The neighbor reported the incident to the police, who promptly swung into action and arrested the couple.
The police found Chimdindu in the couple’s home, and he was subsequently taken into protective custody. The couple was taken into custody and is currently facing charges of attempted human trafficking and child abuse. The police investigation revealed that the couple had been struggling financially and had decided to sell their son to fund their trip to Canada, where they hoped to start a new life.
“We were struggling to make ends meet, and we thought selling our son would be a way out,” Chijioke Nwankwo told police investigators. “We didn’t think it was wrong, as we believed it would give our son a better life.”
However, the police were not convinced by the couple’s explanation. “This is a clear case of human trafficking and child abuse,” said the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Abiodun Alabi. “We will not tolerate such behavior in our society, and we will ensure that the couple faces the full weight of the law.”
The incident has sparked outrage in Nigeria, with many calling for harsh punishment for the couple. “This is a disgraceful act,” said a Lagos resident, who wished to remain anonymous. “They should be punished severely for even thinking of selling their own child.”
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of human trafficking in Nigeria, where many vulnerable individuals are exploited by syndicates who promise them a better life abroad. The Lagos State Government has vowed to tackle the issue head-on, with the state’s Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, promising to increase efforts to combat human trafficking.
“We will not tolerate human trafficking in our state,” Sanwo-Olu said in a statement. “We will work with the police and other agencies to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.”
The incident is a sobering reminder of the dangers of human trafficking and the need for increased awareness and action to prevent such incidents from occurring.
Chimdindu is currently in the care of the Lagos State Government, and efforts are being made to reunite him with his extended family members.
The couple is currently facing trial and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
In a series of coordinated enforcement actions across the country, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested multiple noncitizens with serious criminal convictions, including violent and sexual offenses, drug trafficking, and crimes against children.
The agency says the individuals arrested had previously been convicted of crimes such as rape, manslaughter, sexual assault of minors, aggravated robbery, and weapons violations, and were residing in the U.S. without legal status.
“ICE remains committed to targeting and removing individuals who pose a threat to public safety,” an agency spokesperson said. “Our officers put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect American communities.”
Among those arrested:
Andrew Da Silva, 30, a citizen of Brazil, was taken into custody in Boston. He is a registered sex offender with convictions for second-degree child molestation and sexual assault in Providence, Rhode Island.
Gerber R. Rosil-Galdamez, 41, from Guatemala, was arrested in Buffalo. He has a rape conviction in Suffolk County, New York.
Aurelio Lopez-Vasquez, 44, a Mexican national, also arrested in Buffalo, has a conviction for sexual conduct against a child in Kings County, New York.
Jesus Flores, 49, of Mexico, was taken into custody in Buffalo. He has a manslaughter conviction from the Bronx.
Juan Humberto Perez, 56, of Mexico, was arrested in Chicago. He has been convicted of aggravated sexual battery and aggravated indecent liberties with a child in Kansas.
Glenda Iraheta, 29, from El Salvador, was arrested in Washington. She has a lengthy criminal record including 21 arrests and multiple convictions for theft, drug possession, and other offenses in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Sergio Soadri Morales, 36, a Mexican national, was arrested in Houston. He has a conviction for indecency with a child in Texas.
Jonathan Omar Calderon, 38, from Guatemala, was taken into custody in Los Angeles with a conviction for lewd acts with a child under 14.
Verner Arnoldo Perez-Ixcoy, 31, a Guatemalan citizen arrested in San Francisco, has ten criminal convictions including for sexual assault and assault with a deadly weapon.
Juan Manuel Parra-Reyes, 29, of Mexico, was arrested in Salt Lake City. He has a conviction for child sexual abuse.
Hai Tuan Pham, 51, from Vietnam, was arrested in Dallas. He has convictions for aggravated robbery and kidnapping with intent to commit sexual assault.
Demir Keco, 37, of Bosnia, was arrested in Boston. His record includes convictions for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and illegal firearm possession.
Selbourne Larkin, 40, a Jamaican citizen, was arrested in Atlanta. He has 12 convictions, including for vehicular homicide and firearm possession by a felon.
Ulises Mendoza-Hernandez, 26, from Mexico, was arrested in Houston and convicted of continuous family violence.
Francisco Noyola-Luna, 37, also from Mexico, was arrested in Denver. He was convicted of fentanyl possession with intent to distribute.
Efrain Rojo-Chavez, 38, a Mexican citizen, was arrested in Houston for assault of a family member.
Jose Torres-Ordonez, 41, of Mexico, was arrested in San Antonio. He has a conviction for assault causing bodily injury in Texas.
Alvaro Gonzalez-Morales, 48, of Mexico, was taken into custody in Philadelphia. He was convicted of resisting arrest in Tennessee.
Navor Juan Cayetano, 37, of Mexico, arrested in San Diego, has convictions for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
Alejandro Cruz-Velasquez, 30, from Cuba, was arrested in San Antonio with a conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a child.
ICE stated that all of the individuals arrested are subject to removal proceedings and will remain in custody pending further legal action.
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