Table of Contents
- Sealing of Divine Hope Orphanage
- Official Statement from the Director
- Proprietress Flees with Children
- Investigations into Child Trafficking
- Public Appeal for Information
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has closed Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home in Kagini due to allegations of illegal child trafficking and various violations regarding child welfare.
The Director of Child Development at the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Idris Attah, confirmed this action in an official statement released on Monday. He stated that the facility was shut down to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into its operations.
The statement indicated that the proprietress of the orphanage, Grace Ebele Chibuzor, allegedly absconded with an unspecified number of children to an undisclosed location without informing the Child Development Department of the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat.
“This is to inform residents of the FCT and the general public that Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home, Kagini, Abuja, has been sealed effective Monday, January 5, 2026, pending the results of investigations into its activities involving children,” the statement read.
Initial investigations have connected the orphanage to a recent case involving four siblings who were reportedly taken from Ado in Nasarawa State and relocated to Gwagwalada in the FCT.
The children, Joefreey Kasal Asoja, 11, David Mtsewe Asoja, 7, Joy Elsan Asoja, 4, and Joseph Asoja, 2, were reunited with their biological parents on Monday.
Further investigations also revealed an alleged association between the orphanage and Anderson Archibong, the Executive Secretary of the National Council of Child Rights Advocates of Nigeria, who is currently evading capture.
Authorities suspect that this connection may have enabled the unlawful transfer of children from states like Benue and Nasarawa into Abuja for unauthorized fostering and adoption.
Attah urged the public to report any information regarding the whereabouts of the missing children or suspects to the nearest security agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to the sealing of Divine Hope Orphanage?
Divine Hope Orphanage was sealed due to allegations of illegal child trafficking and violations related to child welfare.
What actions have been taken regarding the missing children?
Authorities have urged the public to provide information on the whereabouts of the missing children and suspects to local security agencies.
What is the status of the investigation?
A thorough investigation is currently underway to examine the activities of Divine Hope Orphanage and its connections to child trafficking.
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