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The Jigawa State Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has rescued 10 victims of suspected human trafficking.
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The victims, comprises of 8 females and 2 males.
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The victims, aged between 21 and 30, were being trafficked to Europe through illegal migration channels and have been handed over to NAPTIP for rehabilitation.
The Jigawa State Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has rescued 10 victims of suspected human trafficking during a midnight operation in Babura Local Government Area.
State NIS Comptroller CIS. Musa disclosed this while briefing newsmen in his office, Dutse. He said the interception was based on the “Operation Salama” team, carried out on January 12, 2025, at Naira Tsamiyar Kwance in Babura Local Government Area.
The victims, comprising eight females and two males, were en route to Europe through illegal migration channels. CIS. Musa explained that the victims’ ages range between 21 and 30 years, with origins from Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, and Imo States.
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“They include Alatise Damilola of 29 years from Oyo State, Ayomide Adeyemi 24 years of Ondo State, Wisdom Chikwuemeka, 29 years from Imo State, Lateef Jumoke 30 years from Ondo State, and Emyola Adeoye 24 years from Ogun State.”
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The victims have been handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for rehabilitation and further investigation.
During a media briefing, the Command expressed concern over the rising cases of human trafficking and illegal migration.
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