The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with alleged human trafficking and related offences in the state.
In a statement issued today, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, said the E Divisional Police Headquarters was investigating a case involving criminal conspiracy, human trafficking, assault, extortion and defamation.
Habib said investigations revealed that Joseph allegedly conspired with Light Mandis to lure Wilson and her friend, Mercy, to Ghana for prostitution. The command’s spokesman added that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
He noted that the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, had directed that the suspects be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
However, News men reported that human trafficking remains a significant concern in Bauchi State, with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons reporting continued cases involving both internal trafficking and trafficking across borders.
