The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Zamfara State Command, has arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued two 13-year-old girls in Gusau.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Umar Mohammad, disclosed this in a press release issued in Gusau on Friday.
According to the assertion, the suspect, Bala Abubakar, 25, from Zurmi Local Government Area, was arrested in the Lalan space of Gusau on October 15 at about 8:30 p.m.
The assertion recognized the rescued girls as Amira Baje Ibrahim and Haulatu Shaibu, each 13 and from Zurmi LGA.
The State Commandant, Sani Mustapha, mentioned preliminary investigations indicated that the girls have been being trafficked from Shinkafi LGA and have been to be taken to Suleja, Niger State, for supply to two people recognized as Hadiza and Bara’atu, also called Yar Baba.
Mustapha mentioned the arrest was made as a part of the corps’ efforts to fight human trafficking and different crimes.
He directed the quick switch of the case to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, for additional investigation and mandatory motion.
The command reiterated its dedication to tackling legal actions and mentioned suspects could be investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the legislation.
