A child-stealing syndicate has been uncovered, resulting in the rescue of 17 children. Unfortunately, six children died in captivity. Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the syndicate.

The arrests were made during coordinated operations that took place across multiple states. The commissioner of police provided information about the arrests and the rescue efforts.

Further details about the child-stealing syndicate and the rescue operation are available from the source, including the specific states where the operations were carried out, which include Oyo, Ogun, and Delta States.