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Four Nigerian girls rescued from human trafficking

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Four girls rescued from human trafficking in Lagos, Nigeria

LAGOS-(MaraviPost)-Four girls from Edo and Anambra states have been rescued from human trafficking after Miss Micheal Omowunmi, who has spent two years in Mali, and one Mr Favour Owoke, who is at large abducted them to be transported to Mali.

The Lagos Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Cyprian Otoibhi confirmed the incident in news brief that took place in Lagos.

According to Lagos Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the victims were rescued on Jan. 15 at 9.20 pm at No13 Abuke Oku Street, Iyana Ipaja.

As reported by Punch news, the suspects as well as the victims have been handed over to relevant agencies for further investigations and prosecution.

Meanwhile, police has asked the public to join hands and to report such cases to appropriate agencies to ensure a crime-free Lagos.

Angella Semu

I hold a Bachelor of science degree in Agriculture Development Communication that I obtained from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. I previously worked with The Nation Publications Limited since 2018 before joining The Maravi post particularly on Agriculture Desk as an intern before I became a correspondent. Currently I am reporting for The Maravi Post mainly in International News and locally in the Southern region of Malawi.