The Lagos State Police Command has foiled a suspected human trafficking operation in Badagry, Lagos State, rescuing three young girls allegedly being trafficked.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement shared on his X account on Friday.
He said, “A team of policemen on routine patrol intercepted a commercial motorcycle conveying three young girls along Owode Apa Road, Badagry.
“Interrogation revealed the girls were victims of human trafficking. They were rescued and debriefed, while efforts are ongoing to track down the suspected traffickers.”
The FPRO added that the case was being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba.
In another operation, six suspects were arrested in Abuja over alleged armed robbery, extortion and homicide.
According to Iniedu, police operatives, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force, raided a notorious criminal hideout in Kado Bimko, arresting Abubakar Safiyanu and five others.
“Recovered items include 11 stolen mobile phones, 1 laptop, dangerous weapons, and intoxicating substances. The prime suspect is also implicated in a June 2026 robbery and murder. The case is being investigated by the CID Abuja,” he noted.
Similarly, the police arrested a suspected gunrunner, Kingsley Eghaghe, in Benin City, Edo State.
According to the statement, “Acting on an intelligence report and a lawfully intercepted phone conversation regarding gun running, police operatives tracked and arrested a 52-year-old suspect, Kingsley Eghaghe.
“The suspect has been taken into custody for discreet investigation, with further developments regarding the recovery of arms and ammunition expected. Status: VCRU Benin-City Investigating.”
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