Police Arrest 17 Suspected Human Traffickers in Benue State

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 17 people from Cameroon in Benue State on suspicion of human trafficking. The police announced the arrests in a statement shared on their official social media page on Saturday.

According to the police, the suspects were taken into custody after credible information led to their capture. They reportedly entered Nigeria without proper travel documents and are currently being held while investigations continue.

The State Criminal Investigation Department in Markurdi, Benue State, is handling the case. The police are working to uncover more details about the suspects’ activities.

In a separate incident in Cross River State, police rescued an 11-year-old boy who had been kidnapped. The boy was found tied up in a suspect’s room and had injuries to his head. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Abashi John, has been arrested.

Additionally, in Ogun State, a Chinese national and his manager were reportedly kidnapped but later rescued. Police tactical teams responded to the situation after six armed men abducted them. Shell casings from AK-47 rifles were found at the scene, and police are searching the area to find the kidnappers and ensure the victims’ safety.