Orphanage Owner Remanded for Kidnapping and Trafficking Children in Kano-Delta Case
The Kano State High Court has remanded Mr. Ogugua Christoph, the owner of an orphanage in Asaba, Delta State, for allegedly kidnapping and trafficking several children from Kano. He is facing 15 counts of conspiracy, kidnapping, and trafficking offenses.
The prosecution alleges that children were abducted from Kano between June 2016 and December 2021 and sold in Delta State. The defense counsel requested remand in NAPTIP custody.
The trial judge, Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, ordered Christoph's remand and adjourned the case to October 27 for further proceedings.
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