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Police in Katsina rescue 7 victims of human trafficking

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Police in Katsina rescue 7 victims of human trafficking

Police in Katsina rescue 7 victims of human trafficking

Katsina State Police Command has on Thursday rescued seven victims of human trafficking in Maiadua Local Government Area of the state. 

According to the spokesman for the command, SP Gambo, who confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, January 27, said that the victims were rescued following a raid on a criminal hideout at Yankara village. 

According to him, the rescued victims were enroute to Libya through Niger Republic border. 

“On 20/01/2022 at about 1120hrs, based on credible intelligence, the Command raided a criminal hideout at Yankara village, Koza District, Mai’adua LGA of Katsina state and rescued the following victims of human trafficking hiding in the house,” the statement read.

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He listed names of the victims as Success Oshoopkeme, ‘F’, aged 20yrs of Asoko LGA, Edo State, Isaac Debora, ‘F’, aged 20yrs of Ugunagbo LGA, Abia state, Amoruwa Ade, ‘M’, aged 28yrs of Irede LGA, Ondo state, and James Rebecca, ‘F’, aged 20, of Minna LGA of Niger state. 

Others are Emmanuel Godwin, ‘M’, aged 22yrs of Eka North LGA of Delta state, Zainab Tijjani, ‘f’, aged 21yrs of Ibadan LGA of Oyo state, and Taofik Olawale, aged 27yrs of Ibadan LGA of Oyo state.

In the course of investigation, the victims stated that they were brought to the village by their agent, who on sighting the police team, took to his heels and escaped with their phones.

“Investigation is ongoing. They will be handed over to NAPTIP office, Kano, for further investigation and arrest of the traffickers.” the PPRO added.

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Gunmen kill one, abduct two women in Kano

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By: Zagazola Makama

Armed men have killed one person and abducted two women in Kwanar Dangora community, Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State.

Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Friday when the hoodlums, in large numbers and armed with dangerous weapons, invaded the residence of one Alhaji Ibrahim at Kwanar Dangora.

According to sources, the assailants abducted the two wives of the victim, identified as Safara’u Ibrahim and Attine Ibrahim.

“In the process, one Abdul Usman, 27, of the same address, was shot dead by the attackers.

“Scene of the incident was visited, the corpse was released to his relatives for burial.

“Investigation has commenced and efforts are being intensified to rescue the victims unhurt, trace and arrest the culprits,”said sources.

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Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer

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By: Zagazola Makama

The police in Lagos have commenced investigation into the alleged rape of a 20-year-old female student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, by a lecturer in the institution.

Sources said the survivor, identified as Owonifari Fiyinfoluwa, a 300-level student of the university, reported the matter to the police on Aug. 28.

“She alleged that on Aug. 22, at about 12 noon, her lecturer, Dr. Samuel Ojogbo, invited her into his office at the university and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.

“A team of detectives visited the scene and the survivor was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment,” said the sources

The sources added that investigation into the case was ongoing.

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Police arrest fake soldier, recover firearms in Abuja

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By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested a 40-year-old man who allegedly posed as a soldier to deceive and extort unsuspecting members of the public in Abuja.

Sources said that the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Salisu of Military Pension Board area, was arrested on Monday evening by a police ambush team from Kubwa Division while on routine patrol at FO1, Kubwa.

“On a spot search, one locally made pistol with a cartridge was recovered in his possession.

“A further search conducted at his residence led to the recovery of another locally made gun, as well as clothing and tokens suspected to belong to a civilian JTF unit, which the suspect allegedly used in carrying out criminal activities,” said the sources.

The sources said suspect is currently in custody undergoing interrogation to ascertain his true identity and involvement in other crimes.

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