Human trafficking: Ondo police rescue 40 Ghanaians, arrest three suspects
The Ondo Screech Police Expose says it has successfully rescued one David Angerinya, and 39 completely different Ghanaian nationals allegedly trafficked into Nigeria below flawed pretenses.
This is contained in an announcement signed and made on hand to newsmen on Saturday in Akure by DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the repeat’s spokesperson.
Ayanlade said that the victims were rescued during the operatives of Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS), Akure, while three suspects were arrested.
He said the operation followed a formal petition forwarded during the Interpol Liaison Office, Drive Headquarters Abuja, requesting pressing police intervention over a case of transnational human trafficking inspiring a Ghanaian citizen.
The spokesperson explained that the sufferer, David Angerinya, used to be allegedly lured to Nigeria in 2024 with the promise of employment by an unidentified affiliate.
“Performing without note on the file, detectives from the TIRS, led by DSP Lekan Alabi, commenced a centered investigation.
“Subsequently, three main suspects identified as Hayford Nyamekye, Awine Alex and Kojo Felix were apprehended, while the sufferer used to be successfully rescued all over the operation.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are part of a increased transnational trafficking syndicate that specialize in deceiving unsuspecting folks, in particular from neighboring West African worldwide locations.
“The victims travelled to Nigeria with flawed assurances of lucrative job opportunities and visa preparations to Canada and completely different Western worldwide locations,” he said.
Ayanlade additionally explained that 39 completely different Ghanaian nationals were found to maintain fallen sufferer to the a connected community.
In step with him, many of them were found without legit traipse documents, while of us that had, supplied expired ones.
“All arrested suspects are for the time being in police custody and are cooperating with ongoing investigations.
“Furthermore, efforts are ongoing to apprehend the owners and caretakers of the buildings the put the victims were harbored.
“The constructing owners and caretakers might additionally maintain had knowledge of, or straight facilitated the unlawful actions of the syndicate.
“The Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr. Adebowale Lawal, has reiterated the unwavering dedication of the repeat to combating human trafficking and all forms of transnational organised crime.
“The CP urges participants of the public to live vigilant and file all suspicious actions or actions to the closest police put of dwelling or during the repeat’s emergency contact lines,” Ayanlade said.
