Delta Police Rescue Two-Year-Old Child Hidden in Sack, Arrest Suspect in Warri

The Delta State Police Command has rescued a two-year-old child allegedly abducted in Warri and concealed inside a sack bag, leading to the arrest of a 29-year-old suspect, Fejiro Obaduemu.

The rescue, which occurred at Igbudu Market, Warri, followed swift intervention by operatives of the Command’s Quick Response Squad (QRS) after residents raised alarm over the suspect’s suspicious movement with the child.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the incident occurred on May 10, 2026, at about 9:15 a.m., when the suspect, said to be a resident of Idesor Street, Esi Layout, Warri, was intercepted by vigilant members of the public.

Police said the suspect allegedly hid the child inside a sack bag, a development that provoked outrage and nearly led to his lynching before officers arrived at the scene.

“The operatives swiftly rescued both the suspect and the child and evacuated them to safety,” the statement said.

The suspect reportedly sustained injuries from the mob attack and was taken to the Police Clinic in Warri for treatment before being placed in custody for further investigation.

The Command disclosed that investigations carried out the following day led to the identification and tracing of the child’s biological parents, after which the toddler was reunited with the family in the presence of leaders of the Hausa community in Warri.

Preliminary findings, according to the police, revealed that the suspect allegedly confessed to acting on the instruction of another individual who is currently at large and who allegedly directed him to steal the child.

The Command said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing accomplice and unravel a possible child trafficking syndicate operating within the state.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, reaffirmed the commitment of the Command to combating child trafficking, abduction and other related crimes.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities involving children to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency line: 08036684974.

The incident comes amid growing concerns over child trafficking and abduction in parts of the country, with security agencies intensifying surveillance and community-based intelligence gathering to curb the menace.