Eighty-three individuals, believed to be nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children, have been rescued from a human trafficking operation in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The Oyo State Police Command carried out the operation in a house located in the Orogun area of the city, according to Channels TV on Saturday. Initial reports suggest that the victims were lured to Nigeria under the false promise of employment opportunities.
The police stated that the victims had been held for an undisclosed period of time.Authorities also revealed that the perpetrators extorted large sums of money, reportedly in dollars, from the victims’ parents and relatives as part of their fraudulent scheme.
The rescued individuals are now at the Police Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, where further investigations are ongoing to determine the full details of the case. The victims were found in distressing conditions and are receiving the necessary support. The police have vowed to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the trafficking operation. Here is the video
Source : https://saharareporters.com/
