Ibrahim Ibrahim
The Jigawa State Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has rescued ten victims of suspected trafficking during a midnight operation in Babura Local Government.
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State NIS Comptroller CIS. Musa disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Dutse.
According to him, the interception was based on “Operation Salama” team, carried out on January 12, 2025, at Naira Tsamiyar Kwance in Babura Local Government Area.
He explained that, the victims, comprising eight females and two males, were en route to Europe through illegal migration channels.
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CIS. Musa pointed out that the victims ages range between 21 and 30 years, with origins from Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, and Imo states.
” They include, Alatise Damilola 29 years from Oyo State, Ayomide Adeyemi 24 years of Ondo State, Wisdom Chikwu Emeka 29 years from Imo State, Lateef Jumoke 30 years from Ondo State and Emyola Adeoye 24 year from Ogun State ”
“Others are Soneye Abigeal 22 years from Ogun State, Ogunleye Temitope 29 years from Ogun State, Osirowo Rebecca 21 years from Ogun State, Oniyide Kabirat 27 years from Ogun State and Azizat Adaranijo 26 year from Ogun State ”
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He hinted that interrogation revealed that they were being trafficked from various locations to Kano and onward to Babura, with plans to cross into the Niger Republic, then to Libya, and eventually Europe via the Mediterranean Sea.
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The victims have been handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for rehabilitation and further investigation.
During a media briefing, the Command expressed concern over the rising cases of human trafficking and illegal migration, urging parents and guardians to monitor their children and prevent them fromm falling prey to traffickers.
The command however emphasized the ongoing commitment to reducing irregular migration in the state.