Nigerian Police Force
By OLA MODUPE, Akure –
Ondo State Police Command has successfully rescued 40 Ghanaian nationals, including one David Angerinya, who were allegedly trafficked into Nigeria under false pretenses.
Three suspects, identified as Hayford Nyamekye, Awine Alex, and Kojo Felix, were arrested during the operation.
According to the police, the victims were lured to Nigeria with promises of employment and visa arrangements to Canada and other Western nations.
“The victims travelled to Nigeria with false assurances of lucrative job opportunities and visa arrangements to Canada and other Western nations,” said DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson.
Ayanlade revealed that the suspects are part of a larger transnational trafficking syndicate that specializes in deceiving unsuspecting individuals from neighboring West African countries.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are part of a larger transnational trafficking syndicate that specialise in deceiving unsuspecting individuals, particularly from neighboring West African countries,” he said.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adebowale Lawal, has reiterated the command’s commitment to combating human trafficking and transnational organized crime.
“The CP urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report all suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency contact lines,” Ayanlade said.
The police are currently holding the arrested suspects and are cooperating with ongoing investigations.
“All arrested suspects are currently in police custody and are cooperating with ongoing investigations,” Ayanlade said.
The police said efforts are also underway to apprehend the owners and caretakers of the buildings where the victims were harbored.
