Two children rescued in Marawi after allegedly being kept by mother's former employer

• Authorities rescued two young siblings allegedly kept by their mother’s former employer
• The children, aged two and five, had been living with their mother in Marawi for over a year
• The suspect reportedly refused to return the children and claimed they were her own
• The family is now under government care while an investigation and case buildup continue

Authorities successfully rescued two young siblings in Marawi City after they were allegedly withheld by their mother’s former employer, officials confirmed.

The operation, carried out in Iligan City, involved agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), along with personnel from the Marawi City Social Welfare and Development Office and the Department of Justice (DOJ) Action Center. The rescue followed reports that the children, aged two and five, were not being returned to their mother.

Initial findings revealed that the mother had brought her children with her when she moved to Marawi City for work as a domestic helper. The family reportedly lived together in her employer’s home for more than a year. However, circumstances changed when the mother had to travel to Villanueva, leaving the children behind temporarily.

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According to DOJ Action Center-10, Atty. Henry III Legaspi, the situation escalated when the employer allegedly refused to give the children back. The suspect reportedly insisted that the children were her own, despite the mother’s repeated attempts to retrieve them.

During the rescue operation, an emotional moment unfolded as one of the children immediately ran toward their mother upon seeing her. The reunion underscored the urgency and sensitivity of the case.

Following the operation, the mother and her children were brought to the DOJ Action Center for assistance and intervention. Authorities said the family will undergo a reformation program and debriefing to help them recover from the ordeal.

Investigations are ongoing as officials work to determine the appropriate charges that may be filed against the suspect. Efforts are also being made to obtain the suspect’s side, as the case continues to develop.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh