In a surprise midnight operation, the Jigawa State Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has rescued 10 victims of suspected trafficking in Babura Local Government Area of the state.
Disclosing the development while briefing newsmen in his office in Dutse, the state NIS Comptroller CIS. Musa said the interception is based on the “Operation Salama” team, carried out on January 12, 2025, at Naira Tsamiyar Kwance in Babura Local Government Area.
He said the victims, comprising eight females and two males, were en route to Europe through illegal migration channels.
CIS. Musa explained that the victims ages range between 21 and 30 years, with origins from Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, and Imo states.
”They include, Alatise Damilola, 29 years from Oyo State, Ayomide Adeyemi, 24 years of Ondo State, Wisdom Chikwuemeka, 29 years from Imo State, Lateef Jumoke, 30 years from Ondo State and Emyola Adeoye, 24 years from Ogun State.
“Others are Soneye Abigail, 22 years from Ogun State, Ogunleye Temitope, 29 years from Ogun State, Osirowo Rebecca, 21 years from Ogun State, Oniyide Kabirat, 27 years from Ogun State and Azizat Adaranijo, 26 years from Ogun State.”
He said interrogation revealed that they were being trafficked from various locations to Kano and onward to Babura, with plans to cross into the Niger Republic, then to Libya, and eventually Europe via the Mediterranean Sea.
The victims have been handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for rehabilitation and further investigation.
During the media briefing, the Command expressed concern over the rising cases of human trafficking and illegal migration, urging parents and guardians to monitor their children and prevent them from falling prey to traffickers.
The Command, however, emphasized the ongoing commitment to reducing irregular migration in the state.
