A Nigerian national, Bolaji Bolarinwa, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison in the United States for forced labor and related offenses involving two victims she coerced into working in her home.

According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, the sentence was delivered following a joint effort by Attorney Alina Habba and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon revealed that Bolarinwa manipulated her relationship with the victims, luring them to the U.S. under false pretenses.

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Once in the country, she reportedly seized their immigration documents and subjected them to threats, physical force, and emotional abuse, compelling them to work long hours performing domestic chores and childcare for little compensation.

“Bolarinwa exploited her relationship with the victims to lure them to the US with false promises,” Dhillon stated. “She confiscated the victims’ immigration documents and subjected them to threats, physical force, and mental abuse to coerce them to work long hours for minimal pay.”

Dhillon emphasized the significance of the case, adding, “This prosecution should send a strong message that such forced labor will not be tolerated in US communities.” He further assured that the Justice Department remains steadfast in its mission to uphold federal human trafficking laws, protect survivors, and bring perpetrators to justice.

Suspected Vandal Electrocuted While Tampering With Armored Cable In Jigawa

A man suspected of attempting to vandalize an armored electrical cable met a fatal end after being electrocuted at the State Secretariat Complex in Dutse, Jigawa State, early Wednesday morning.

Spokesperson for the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to DAILY POST.