10 Nigerians Rescued From Human Traffickers in Jigawa
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Jigawa Command, has successfully rescued 10 individuals suspected to be victims of human trafficking. The announcement was made by the NIS Comptroller, Mr. Tahir Musa, during a press briefing held in Dutse on Tuesday.
According to Musa, the victims were intercepted on Sunday at Tsamiyar Kwance in Babura Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by the NIS’s Operation Salama team, took place at 1:00 p.m. as the victims were being transported toward the Niger Republic, with their ultimate destination being Europe.
The victims, aged between 21 and 30, comprised two males and eight females. Musa revealed their states of origin, noting that six hail from Ogun State, two from Ondo State, one from Oyo State, and one from Imo State.
During questioning, the victims disclosed their journey details, explaining that they had been moved from various locations to Kano State before being transported to Babura. From there, they intended to cross into the Niger Republic and continue to Tripoli, Libya, as a transit point to Europe.
“They confessed to us that they were moved from different locations to Kano State, then to Babura on their way to the Niger Republic en route to Tripoli in Libya,” Musa stated.
Their plan involved crossing the Mediterranean Sea from Libya to reach Europe, a perilous journey often fraught with significant risks.
The Comptroller urged parents to remain vigilant and provide proper guidance to their children to prevent them from falling victim to human traffickers who entice them with false promises of better lives abroad.
Musa also highlighted the directive from the NIS Comptroller-General, Mrs. Kemi Nandap, to intensify efforts against irregular migration in Jigawa State, with strong backing from the Jigawa government.
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Following their rescue, the victims were handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further investigation and rehabilitation.
The operation underscores the ongoing efforts of the NIS and other agencies to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation, while also raising awareness of the dangers associated with irregular migration.
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