Police rescue 17 suspected human trafficking victims in Nasarawa.
Reported by Sele Media Africa| Ihuoma Amarachi
The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued 17 suspected human trafficking victims during a stop‑and‑search operation in the Karu Local Government Area of the state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel, operatives attached to the Mararaba “A” Division intercepted a white Volkswagen Sharon vehicle at Sharp Corner on Saturday, January 17, at about 5:50 p.m.The vehicle, driven by a 36‑year‑old man identified as Nanle John, was carrying 17 passengers — 11 boys and six girls aged between 10 and 19 years — suspected to be victims of human trafficking.
Preliminary interrogation suggested that the victims were travelling from Shendam in Plateau State to Kayama in Kwara State, where they were reportedly expected to meet an individual named Umaru, who allegedly promised them farming jobs. Peoples Gazette NigeriaEfforts to contact the parents, guardians, or the alleged recruiter were unsuccessful, as provided phone contacts could not be reached, the police stated. Peoples Gazette NigeriaIn response to the discovery, the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, ordered that the rescued children be taken into protective custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia, and directed a thorough investigation to apprehend all those connected to the suspected trafficking network. Peoples Gazette NigeriaThe Nasarawa police have reaffirmed their commitment to combating human trafficking and urged the public to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station for prompt actions.
Citations:
Gazette Nigeria – “Police Rescue 17 Children from Suspected Traffickers in Nasarawa”https://gazettengr.com/police-rescue-17-children-from-suspected-traffickers-in-nasarawa
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