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Police Arrest 10 Suspected Human Traffickers, Rescue 36 Victims in Niger

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Police Arrest 10 Suspected Human Traffickers, Rescue 36 Victims in Niger

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 10-man syndicate in Minna suspected of specialising in the international trafficking of unsuspecting victims, along with 36 undocumented youths of different nationalities.

According to the command’s spokesman, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the syndicate operated under false pretences as travel agents, engaging in the extortion of their victims.

Abiodun revealed that the suspects were arrested on July 18, 2025, at about 12:30 pm, following credible intelligence received about their activities along 123 Quarters, Minna.

Those arrested include Sokou Doumbia, Thiarno Balbe, Hashimu Dauda Kolo, Usman Doumbia, Musa Konate, Lamine Watara, Acine Diouf, Adamu Zarbu, Alhassan Konde and Dango Aminatu.

The suspects were identified as nationals of various neighbouring West African countries and primarily spoke French, with the exception of their Nigerian collaborator, Hashimu, who provided accommodation for the syndicate in Minna.

The operation led to the rescue of 36 undocumented youths from countries including Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.

He disclosed that during interrogation, the victims claimed to have come to Nigeria for an online business.

All the suspects and victims have been transferred to Interpol for further investigation and necessary actions.

 

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