The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued 17 suspected human trafficking victims, comprising 11 boys and six girls aged between 10 and 19 years, in Karu Local Government Area. The victims were intercepted around Sharp Corner, Mararaba, while being transported in a Volkswagen Sharon vehicle driven by 36-year-old Nanle John.
According to the police, the victims claimed they were travelling from Shendam, Plateau State, to Kayama in Kwara State to meet one Umaru, who allegedly promised them farming jobs. However, efforts to contact Umaru and the victims’ parents or guardians were unsuccessful
The Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has ordered the victims to be taken into protective custody and directed a thorough investigation to apprehend those involved in the suspected trafficking network
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