State govt seals orphanage over child trafficking allegations

The Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, has sealed off the Arrow of God Community Children’s Home in Onitsha over allegations of illegal adoption and selling of children.

Obinabo led security operatives to seal off the structure on Wednesday, after a report and documentary by Fisayo Soyombo made the rounds on social media and local television stations, alleging that the state Ministry of Women and Social Welfare was involved in an illegal adoption of a baby girl alongside one of her registered homes in the state.

About 20 children were recovered from the orphanage operator, including a newborn baby while the founder and the employees had fled and are currently at large.