Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 10-man syndicate in Minna suspected of specialising in the international trafficking of unsuspecting victims, along with 36 undocumented youths of different nationalities.
According to the command’s spokesman, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the
syndicate operated under false pretences as travel agents, engaging in the
extortion of their victims.
Abiodun revealed that the suspects were arrested on July 18,
2025, at about 12:30 pm, following credible intelligence received about their
activities along 123 Quarters, Minna.
Those arrested include Sokou Doumbia, Thiarno Balbe, Hashimu
Dauda Kolo, Usman Doumbia, Musa Konate, Lamine Watara, Acine Diouf, Adamu
Zarbu, Alhassan Konde and Dango Aminatu.
They were discovered to be nationals of various neighbouring
West African countries and primarily spoke French, except for their Nigerian
collaborator, Hashimu, who provided accommodation for the syndicate in Minna.
The operation led to the rescue of 36 undocumented youths
from countries such as Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea.
He disclosed that, during interrogation, they claimed to
have come to Nigeria for an online business.
All the suspects and victims have been transferred to
Interpol for further investigation and other necessary actions.
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