By Abraham Olayinka
A woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was apprehended on Friday, June 21, in the Isale Eko area of Lagos Island, Lagos State, allegedly in possession of kidnapped children. According to reports, the woman kidnapped the children from the Ijora area and brought them to Isale Eko with the intention of selling them.
A video from the scene shows a crowd gathered around a building where the woman was allegedly caught holding the children. A person in the video can be heard saying, “They caught five children with her. She said she sells each of them for N50,000, making N250,000. They said she brought the five children from Ijora. If you know anyone looking for their child in Ijora, please come to Isale Eko in Ojurowo.”
The woman’s alleged confession has sparked outrage and concern among residents, with many calling for her to be brought to justice. The incident is a disturbing reminder of the prevalence of child trafficking and kidnapping in the state.
