By Ismail Auwal
Katsina Police Command has rescued nine victims of human trafficking following a raid on a hideout in Daura Local Government Area of the state.
The state’s command spokesperson, Gambo Isah on Wednesday said the victims disclosed that they were being trafficked to Libya through the Niger Republic when they were rescued by the police.
He said the victims were taken from Kano state to Daura by a driver who fled and abandoned the victims in the car when he sighted the police.
“Those rescued are Timilaye Ojo (26) from Lagos state, Blessing Joseph (19) from Edo, and Khadija Abdullahi (29) from Ondo state,” he said.
“Others are Safiyyat Ahmed (21) from Lagos state, Precious Nuhu (22) from Kaduna state, and Bolanle Adewusi (32) from Ogun.
“Also rescued were Okpoekwu Eunice (28) from Enugu state, Kabirat Azeez (19) from Ondo state and Taiwo Adeolo (27) also from Ondo state.
“In the course of the investigation, the victims stated that they were conveyed from Kano state to Daura by a driver, who on sighting the police team, abandoned the victims and took to his heels,” he added.
The police spokesperson added that investigations are ongoing to ensure the traffickers are arrested.
