By Biola Lawal
Lagos (Flowerbudnews): Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended a suspected human trafficker, Mrs Olushola Areke in Lagos.
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, that Areke was arrested troops of 65 Bn Nigerian Army (NA) operating under the 81 Division NA following actionable intelligence.
The Army said that ”the suspect was accused of kidnapping Miss Fayoke Kunle, a 22-year-old daughter of Mrs Ainor Kunle.
”Mrs. Kunle claimed she had voluntarily entrusted her daughter to the suspect, who had promised to secure employment for the young girl in Oshodi, Lagos.”
”However, instead of heading to Oshodi as promised, the suspect moved Miss Kunle to Kano, where the victim later discovered herself and overheard discussions about being transported to Libya.
”Miss Kunle courageously escaped from her captor and returned home on 23 April 2024.,” the Army said.
It stated that it was ”in response to this alarming report, troops reached out to Mrs Areke, and was subsequently arrested at the designated meeting point, where she intended to pick up her supposed other victims.
The Army said that both the suspect and the victim have been handed over to the Ajah Police Command in Lagos for further investigation.
The Army Division urged members of the public to continue to support the NA by providing timely information to aid maintenance of law and order.
” The NA remains committed to promoting peace and stability across the Division Area of Responsibility,” Lt -Col Ayeni assured in the statement. ( Flowerbudnews)
