A 49-year-old suspected human trafficker, Mr Monday Adeoye Olanipekun, has been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Three victims were also rescued in Katsina state.
Mr Ajisafe Joshua Olusola, the NIS comptroller in the state, made this known at a press conference on Tuesday in Katsina.
Olusola stated that the suspect was arrested by the operatives of the command at Charanchi Patrol Base, on Kano-Katsina Road, three days ago based on intelligence report.
According to him, investigation revealed that Olanipekun was in possession of ECOWAS travel certificate, which showed that he was a frequent traveler between Nigeria and Niger Republic.
“He has been in the illegal business of trafficking for long.
“Investigations further revealed that two human trafficking agents, currently residing in Europe introduced the victims to the suspect.
“The victims were asked to pay N160,000 as part payment for their trip to Niger Republic and then Europe, which they did,’’ he said.
He said that the suspect and his victims would be handed over to the NIS headquarters, Abuja for further investigations and necessary actions. (NAN)