The Nigerian Police Force, in a move to clampdown on human trafficking has dismantled major syndicate operating in Anambra and Enugu States. During the operation, several victims were rescued, including children, pregnant women, and foreign nationals, while a total of eleven (11) suspects were apprehended within the two states. The NPF confirmed the development in a statement signed and released on its official X page.
In a similar development, the men of the ondo state police command have successfully rescued a trafficked Ghanaian national, David Angerinya. As revealed, Angerinya was trafficked into the country under the false pretenses.
“Investigations revealed that these suspects are part of a wider international trafficking syndicate that specialises in deceiving individuals, particularly from neighbouring West African countries, with fake promises of employment and travel visas to countries like Canada.”
While carrying out the operation, the command also discovered that additional thirty-nine Ghanaian nationals have also fallen victim to the same group. As revealed, these victims lacked valid travel documentation, while those in possession of passports presented expired papers, making it easy for them to be exploited. The police operatives found the victims in deplorable conditions and they are undergoing medical treatment currently.
IGP commends the efforts of the operatives of the Ondo police command
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, while reacting to the development commended the efforts of the men of the command. He praised “the gallantry of all operatives involved in these successful operations, which further underscores the firm stance of the Nigeria Police Force against all forms of human trafficking, child exploitation, and transnational crimes. Members of the public are encouraged to maintain vigilance and support ongoing efforts by reporting any suspicious individuals or movements to the nearest police station or command.
“The Force remains resolute in its duty to protect the vulnerable and bring perpetrators to justice, reinforcing the message that such crimes will not be tolerated under any guise.”
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