Akwa Ibom Police Bust Human Trafficking Ring, Arrest 3 Suspects

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended three suspects involved in a failed human trafficking attempt. The police operation targeted an international human trafficking ring that specialized in transporting young girls from Burkina Faso to Nigeria.

The suspects were caught at a hotel in the Nnung Oku area of Ibesikpo Asutan local government area on September 12, 2025. One of the suspects, a native of Igbanke Village in Edo State, allegedly sent girls to the trafficking ring leader in Burkina Faso.

The victims were brought to Uyo and held for ransom. The police are actively working to dismantle the human trafficking syndicate and ensure justice for the victims.