Missing boy re-united with parents after 2 months

The Abia State Government has handed over a missing six-year-old boy, Master Marvelous Heness, who was rescued from child traffickers to his parents.

Speaking while handing the boy over to his parents, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Chief Mrs. Ukachi Amala, described the rescue of the child as a miracle and charged parents and guardians to always be conscious of the safety of their children and wards.

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She said the boy was abducted from his parents’ residence in Port Harcourt for over two months.

She said the child has been properly identified by his parents who are set to take him home having conducted all necessary checks.

The Commissioner noted with dismay the increase in cases of child abduction and trafficking and frowned at the activities of baby factory operators, child traffickers and kidnappers.

She promised that the long arm of the law will soon catch up with those still carrying out illicit activities.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Lady Chinenye Onyinyechi Nwachukwu said Marvelous was abandoned at Desert Spring Home two weeks ago alongside a lady from Akwa Ibom State who was also a victim of human trafficking.

Receiving their son the parents of the rescued boy said they were filled with joy for reuniting with their son

They said Marvelous was abducted from their home in Rumuokoro, Port Harcourt by unknown persons for over two months and thanked the government for rescuing him.