The police arrested the Abuja priest, Deaconess, the other two due to child trafficking

A person who should be called a human being identified as the priest priest Prince Bassey Ajah, a priest and general supervisor of the Salvation Church located in Byazhin in Abuja, has been captured by the FCT police command along with three other people including his siblings and a deakon in the church because of alleged trade in children.

According to a statement on Sunday by the Command, Ajah and other suspects who carried out the Child Trading Syndicate, were arrested when they tried to traffic two children outside the city while children were saved.

“The FCT Police Command announced the arrest of a priest after a tribal call received by the Gwagwlada police area command from Wazobia Motor Park officials, Gwagwalda, around 2 am on May 24, 2025, reported a man who showed suspicious behavior while trying to travel with young people,” the statement said.

“Acting quickly, the police emergency response team was sent to the scene, where an Israel Ajah was arrested while trying to ride a vehicle to Otower, IMO State, with a 7 -year -old boy in his detention.

“The initial investigation revealed that the child was handed over to the suspect by his brother, a priest Prince Prince Bassey Ajah, a priest and general supervisor (Father Go) from the church” Wells of Salvation “located in Byazhin across.

“Father Prince Ajah was immediately arrested with two other accomplices identified as Nancy Atoo and Deaconess Vera Duru.

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“The search conducted at the residence of Nancy Atoo caused the rescue of the second victim, a 4 -year -old girl identified only as” compassion “, a name given to him by the suspect.

“There is no documentation or information found for children, which are currently in detention of protection because efforts are being carried out to track their biological families.

“Male victim, Muktar Hassan, has since been reunited with his family. Further investigations revealed that the two children were traded to Oowerri for sale.

“The suspects admit that Muktar Hassan will sell for ₦ 1.2 million through the arrangement facilitated by Deaconess Vera Duru.

‘Police Commissioner, FCT Command, CP AJAO Adewale praised the rapid alertness and response from officials at Wazobia Motor Park.

“He also urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and avoid sending minors with only assignments.

“FCT residents are ordered to always report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency routes: 08032003913, 08061581938, or 07057337653,” the police statement added.