Police Rescue 40 Illegal Malian Immigrants, Arrest One Kidnapper In Nasarawa
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LAFIA – THE Nasarawa State Police Command said its has arrested one Abdullahi Berter, a Malian citizen resident in Nigeria and rescued 40 Illegal Malian Immigrants including one Ivory Coast who were transported from Mali by human traffickers who allegedly lured the victims under pretext of securing a job opportunities for them in France.
The Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police CP Shetima Mohammed Jauro, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Lafia the capital.
CP Shetima Jauro, said that the victims who were 32 males and 7 females were rescued at Orange Market Mararaba, in Karu local government area of the state in an apartment under an instruction to invite more persons into Nigeria for an undisclosed operation.
According to commissioner of police,” All rescued victims will formally handed over to the Nigeria immigration Service for further investigation and necessary action in line with law,” he said.
He further said that one kidnapper suspect identified as Abubakar Adamu of Adudu district Awe local government area of Nasarawa State has also been arrested with firearm.
The CP added that the suspect was arrested at his Ruga in Adudu where a search was conducted and the following items were recovered: one AK-47 rifle, two magazine and eleven rounds of live ammunition
CP Shetima Mohammed Jauro, assured the citizens of dismantle trafficking and criminal networks in the state and make the state a save place to live.
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