By Correspondent in Abeokuta.
A couple,Godday and Ebere Samuel, have been arrested by men of the Police Command in Ogun State for alleged human trafficking.
The suspects were arrested on Oct.17,2022, following a report lodged at Atan ota divisional headquarters by one Adeniji Okikiolu, who reported that his 16 years old daughter, Maria Adeniji, suddenly disappeared from home on October l6,2022.
SP.ABIMBOLA OYEYEMI,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND in a statement he signed and made available a copy to The Reporters on Monday, said while search party was organized to look for the girl, Okikiolu was informed by someone that the missing girl was seen with Ebere Samuel on the previous day.
The PPRO said upon the information, Ebere Samuel was invited to the station, but she vehemently denied ever seen the missing girl on or before that day.
He added that to not satisfied with her plea of alibi, she was subsequently detained at the station.
” But surprisingly, when her husband was contacted, the husband confessed to have taken the missing Maria to somewhere in Lagos for onward transportation to Burkina faso, where she will be engaged as a maid to one of their associates.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the couple has been into the business of human trafficking for sometime now and that their accomplices are in Burkina faso.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Bankole has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to Anti Human Trafficking and Child Labour unit of the State Criminal Investigation Departments for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.”
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
