The Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court in Anambra State has remanded two reverend sisters, Reverend Sister Angela Onyenachi Ibe (42) and Mother-General, Reverend Sister Chiemelie Jacinta Yvonne (41), for their alleged involvement in illegal dealings and fraudulent adoption of children.
According to The PUNCH, the sisters, who pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge, were arraigned for conspiracy, obtaining by pretence, illegal dealings with children, and fraudulent adoption.
They claimed to be staff members and attendants at the Sam Damian Community Children’s and Old People’s Home in Obosi, Anambra State.
The defense counsel’s bail application was rejected by the Presiding Chief Magistrate, Genevieve C. Osakwe, who described the grounds as “very weak and unknown to the law.”
The magistrate expressed concern over the rising cases of illegal adoption and dealings with children in Anambra State, urging security agencies to extend their search, arrest, and prosecution of those involved in managing illegal community children’s and old people’s homes.
The case was adjourned to May 29 and June 26, 2024, for a definite hearing, and the defendants were remanded at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka.
