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.
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