Man Arrested Over Trafficking Of Two Girls In Zamfara

A 25-year-old man, Bala Abubakar, has been arrested in Zamfara State for allegedly trafficking two 13-year-old women from Shinkafi Local Government Area to Gusau, with plans to move them to Suleja, Niger State.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) stated the suspect was arrested within the Lalan space of Gusau, whereas the 2 women have been rescued.

The women, recognized as Amira Baje Ibrahim and Haulatu Shaibu, are additionally from Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in response to a press release issued by the NSCDC spokesperson, Umar Mohammad.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the ladies have been allegedly being taken to satisfy two people recognized as Hadiza and Bara’atu, popularly referred to as Yar Baba, in Suleja.

The NSCDC didn’t disclose the supposed function of the alleged switch or whether or not the 2 people in Niger State had been arrested.

The state commandant, Sani Mustapha, stated the operation was performed in keeping with the corps’ procedures and in collaboration with different safety businesses.

He directed that the case be transferred to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for additional investigation and applicable motion.

The NSCDC stated it might pursue an intensive investigation and be sure that suspects have been prosecuted if adequate proof was established.

The corps urged residents to supply credible data to safety businesses to assist fight human trafficking and different crimes.