NIS arrests human trafficker, rescues female victims in Sokoto
The Nigeria Immigration Service has arrested a suspected human trafficker, Sirajo Illela, and rescued two female victims bound for Libya.
The comptroller of the Illela border command, Tony Akuneme, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
Mr Akuneme said the arrest was made at the suspect’s family residence in Yar Kara area, Illela LGA, on Wednesday, February 12.
He said the two victims, Maryam Akinosi, 40, from Ogun State, and Olatunde Abidemi, 26, from Oyo State, were found to be travelling without any valid documents.
He also said that the preliminary investigations revealed they were on their way to Libya.
“The suspect, Sirajo Illela, has been on the wanted list of both the Immigration and National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons for a long time. He is known for harbouring and supporting human trafficking through illegal routes in the Illela border,” he said.
While handing over the suspect and victims to NAPTIP, Mr Akuneme reiterated the commitment of the NIS, under the leadership of the comptroller general, Kemi Nandap, to fighting human trafficking and smuggling of migrants in Nigeria.
“We are committed to ensuring that our borders are secured and that those who engage in illegal activities, such as human trafficking, are brought to justice,” Mr Akuneme said.
The NAPTIP commander in Sokoto, who received the suspect and victims for further investigation and prosecution, thanked the NIS for their collaboration and commitment to fighting human trafficking.
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