The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Kano has taken in 12 rescued victims of human trafficking, according to Zonal Commander Abdullahi Babale.
The victims, all female and ranging in age from 15 to 40, were rescued by the Kano State Police Command, which also arrested three suspects in connection with the trafficking: Shafi’u Salisu, Rebecca Adebayo, and Mujibat Olagoke.
“The victims were rescued on Aug. 3, at about 4:15 p.m. along Tsanyawa Federal High Way, Kano by a team of policemen attached to Tsanyawa Division, on their way to Libya for labour exploitation.
“The 12 rescued victims are from Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara, and Imo States,” he confirmed.
The zonal commander appreciated the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr Salman Dogo-Garba for his cooperation.
He said the suspects would be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.
“The victims will be counselled and rehabilitated before reuniting them with their families,” Babale assured.
Babale appealed to parents to safeguard their children from exploitation and enslavement under the guise of seeking better opportunities.
He also encouraged the public to report any suspected cases of human trafficking or traffickers in their communities to the relevant authorities for swift action.
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