A
woman has gotten herself into trouble after she was nabbed taking as
many as 16 children with her from Bauchi to Anambra State.
Men of the Nigeria Police Force
A 27-year-old woman has been intercepted by the Police in Plateau
after she was found in possession of 16 children at Gada Biyu Motor Park
in Jos.
According to Vanguard, the command’s spokesman, ASP Terna Tyopev,
told newsmen on Wednesday that the woman was arrested on Tuesday night.
According to him, the woman, identified as Rifkatu Bello, was conveying the children from Bauchi to Anambra.
"Our men from the Kabong Outstation, while on patrol,
intercepted a 27-year-old Rifkatu Bello with 16 minors trying to board a
vehicle at the Gada Biyu Motor Park.
”Preliminary investigation revealed that she was taking the children from Bauchi to Anambra.
”We have decided to arrest and detain her so as to investigate
further and ascertain the purpose for which she is taking the children
for,” he said.
Tyopev disclosed that the children were between the ages 13 years
and 15 years, adding that they were 15 males and one female. He said
that the suspect was presently being held at the Police “A’’ Division
for further investigation.
The spokesman, who said that the woman’s action was suspected to be
human trafficking, warned residents of Plateau to be vigilant and
report any suspected movement in and around their vicinity.
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