The Rivers State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in combating human trafficking.

A statement by the spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, noted that following diligent investigation and intelligence gathering, operatives of the command successfully apprehended two notorious suspects linked to a child trafficking syndicate.

She explained that on June 24, 2025, detectives extended their investigation to Aba, Abia State, where they arrested two suspects: Sunshine Hart, a 28-year-old female, and Kingsley Ekocha, a 38-year-old male.

During the operation, a pregnant woman, Regina Sunday, aged 24, was rescued from the clutches of the traffickers and is currently in protective custody.

In a remarkable turn of events, Regina Sunday went into labour on June 30, 2025, and was promptly rushed to the Police Clinic in Port Harcourt, where she was safely delivered of a baby boy.

Both mother and child are receiving medical attention and are in stable condition.

Iringe-Koko said, “The investigation is ongoing, with a focus on tracking down other members of this nefarious syndicate. The command is committed to dismantling this network and ensuring that those responsible for this heinous crime face the full weight of the law.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, has reiterated that the command remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting the public and upholding the rule of law.

He urged members of the public to continue supporting operational efforts by reporting all suspicious human trafficking activities and providing intelligence that can aid investigations.