By Sola Isola

Osun State Police Command says it has rescued 15 youngs persons from a suspected human trafficking syndicate during a coordinated and intelligence led operation of operatives of the command.

A statement by DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, Police Public Relations Officer, Osun Command noted that preliminary investigations revealed that, the victims who were being transported to Nigeria from Togo, Benin Republic and Niger were kept inside a three-bedroom flat at Adeleke Estate, Osogbo.

The statement further noted that the suspects connected to the criminal act have absconded with the Police on their trail.

He however noted that the house agent who gave out the apartment have been arrested and is assisting Police with further investigation.

The statement reads, “The Osun State Police Command has successfully rescued fifteen (15) 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).

“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. Preliminary investigations reveal 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, they are currently receiving necessary attention and protective care. The Police Command is collaborating with relevant authorities to ensure their proper rehabilitation and reunification with their families.

“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, CP Ibrahim Gotan, mnips reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to combating human trafficking and other forms of organized crime. He urged parent, guardians and house owners to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or recruitment schemes to the nearest security agents.”

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