Human trafficker arrested, others flee as police rescue 15 foreigners in Osun
The operatives of Osun State Police Command have arrested one suspected human trafficker while others flee during a raid that led to the rescue of 15 nationals from Togo, Benin
The operatives of Osun State Police Command have arrested one suspected human trafficker while others flee during a raid that led to the rescue of 15 nationals from Togo, Benin Republic and Niger.
In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Abiodun Ojelabi yesterday said the victims, comprising Togolese, Beninese and Nigerien nationals, were lured into Nigeria under false pretences of securing a better job and good welfare for them.
Ojelabi said: “The Osun State Police Command has successfully rescued15 young persons who were victims of suspected human trafficking syndicate during a coordinated and intelligence led operation carried out by operatives of State Intelligence Department (SID).
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“Acting on credible information, officers of the Command rescued the victims from traffickers who had allegedly deceived them with false promises of employment and better living opportunities outside their home Countries.”
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He explained that preliminary investigations indicated that the victims were being transported to Nigeria from Togo, Benin Republic and Niger and kept inside a three-bedroom flat at Adeleke Estate, Osogbo under suspicious circumstances before the intervention of the Police.
“The rescued individuals are: Moise Nanga ‘m’ 30yrs, Myriam Yakouba ‘f’ 28yrs, Rostand Joseph ‘m’ 29yrs, Mouris Kassoko ‘m’ 26yrs, Bicosso Nadia ‘f’ 22yrs, Samoru Ilan Azote ‘m’ 20yrs, Doris Samnat ‘f’ 23yrs, Zogo Miichelle ‘f’ 25yrs, Nebi Sera ‘f’ 21yrs, Moeva Loure ‘f’ 23yrs, Awa Asoka ‘f’ 25yrs, Sonara Rene ‘m’ 26yrs, Ella Cadore ‘m’ 24yrs, Odil Mapa ‘f’ 25yrs, and Madji Sanni ‘f’ 22yrs.”
The Police Public Relations Officer said: “They are receiving necessary attention and protective care. The Police Command is collaborating with relevant authorities to ensure their proper rehabilitation and reunification with their families.”
He confirmed: “Some suspect(s) connected to this criminal act have absconded, but the Command is on their trail. However, the agent that gave out the house to these criminal elements has been arrested and he is assisting the Police in the ongoing investigations.
“The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, Ibrahim Gotan, reassured residents of the command’s commitment to combating human trafficking and other forms of organised crime. He urged parents, guardians and house owners to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or recruitment schemes to the nearest security agents.”
