The Nigeria Police Force said it has rescued 12 trafficked children in Abia State.

The police arrested two individuals for operating an unregistered and illegal motherless babies’ home within their residential apartment located at Ikot Ekpene Road, Aba, in Abia.

“Upon intervention, the operatives discovered twelve (12) children, ranging in age from six months to fourteen years, housed in the premises,” Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi said in a statement.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the children originated from various villages in the Arochukwu area.

“The rescued minors have been safely handed over to the Abia State Ministry of Women Affairs for proper care.

“The suspects are currently under interrogation and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigations.”