Nigerian Army troops arrest human trafficker in Lagos as 22-year-old victim escapes after she overheard plan to transport her to Libya
Following her victim’s escape from prison, troops of the 65 Bn Nigerian Army (NA), operating under the 81 Division NA, successfully caught Mrs. Olushola Areke, a human trafficker, in Lagos.
In a statement released on Monday, April 29, 2024, the 81 Division Nigerian Army’s Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations revealed that Areke had been detained in relation to human trafficking as a result of actionable intelligence.
The victim, Miss Fayoke Kunle, 22, was given over to the suspect by her parents, who claimed to have promised to find her a job in Oshodi, Lagos.
However, the suspect moved Fayoke to Kano State with the intent to transport her to Libya.
“The suspect was accused of kidnapping Miss Fayoke Kunle, a 22-year-old daughter of Mrs Ainor Kunle. Mrs Kunle claimed she had voluntarily entrusted her daughter to the suspect, who had promised to secure employment for the young girl in Oshodi, Lagos,” the statement read.
“However, instead of heading to Oshodi as promised, the suspect moved Miss Kunle to Kano, where the victim later discovered herself and overheard discussions about being transported to Libya
“Miss Kunle courageously escaped from her captor and returned home on 23 April 2024.
“In response to this alarming report, troops reached out to Mrs Areke and was subsequently arrested at the designated meeting point, where she intended to pick up her supposed other victims.
“Both the suspect and the victim have been handed over to the Ajah Police Command in Lagos for further investigation.
“The Division wishes to urge members of the public to continue to support the NA in providing timely information to aid in maintaining law and order.
“The NA remains committed to promoting peace and stability across the Division Area of Responsibility.”
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