ABIA COMMAND REUNITES FOUND CHILD WITH FAMILY

PRESS RELEASE

ABIA COMMAND REUNITES FOUND CHILD WITH FAMILY

1. The Abia State Police Command has successfully reunited a six-year-old child, found in Aba, Abia State, with his family from Akwa Ibom State.

2. On 25/09/2026, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Abia State Command, while on patrol around Brass Junction, along the Aba–Owerri Road, Abia State, found the six-year-old child, who identified himself as being from Itam, Akwa Ibom State.

3. Leveraging actionable intelligence, the Command commenced efforts to trace the child’s family. These efforts yielded positive results, and yesterday, 05/10/2026, the child was successfully reunited with his family after the necessary verification established their relationship.

4. The Abia State Police Command reiterates its commitment to protecting the lives and property of residents and ensuring the safety and well-being of children within the State.

5. The Command also encourages members of the public to promptly report cases of missing or found children to the nearest Police Station or contact the Police through the appropriate emergency channels, as timely information remains crucial in ensuring their safety and reunification with their families.

Signed
DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka
LLB, anipr, MNISMA
Police Public Relations Officer
FOR: Commissioner of Police
Abia State Command
6th October 2026