Police rescue Nigerian girl trafficked to Mali for prostitution

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested three suspected members of a global human trafficking community and rescued a 21-year-old Nigerian girl allegedly offered for N770,000 and compelled into prostitution in Mali.

The sufferer, recognized as Godiya Amos from Akwanga, Nasarawa State, was reportedly lured overseas in September 2026 with guarantees of profitable employment however was as a substitute handed over to a prostitution syndicate working round gold-mining camps in Mali.

Police investigations revealed that one of many suspects, Orgba Solomon, 28, allegedly recruited the sufferer and offered her for CFA 420,000 earlier than confiscating her cellphone and journey paperwork. She was reportedly transported by means of Lagos and the Republic of Benin utilizing unlawful border routes.

The police mentioned she was crushed for refusing prostitution and compelled to take a blood oath earlier than being sexually exploited.

Her rescue adopted an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad, FID-STS, between October 1 and 27, following a report by her sister.

The operation led to the arrest of Daniel Aondofa, 26; Solomon, 28; and Thankgod Ocho, 25, all from Benue State. Three different feminine victims have been additionally rescued and reunited with their households.

Godiya reportedly instructed investigators that about 42 Nigerian ladies remained trapped in a makeshift camp in a distant mining settlement in Mali, the place they have been allegedly subjected to compelled prostitution and slave-like circumstances.

While presenting the suspects, Assistant Commissioner of Police Godfrey Victor mentioned the trio had confessed to their alleged involvement and supplied data that helped find the sufferer.

He added that investigations have been ongoing to apprehend different members of the community and rescue further victims.

The police urged Nigerians to confirm abroad employment provides and report suspected human trafficking actions to the closest police station.