NSCDC Arrests Housewife in Oyo for Human Trafficking
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State arrested a 28-year-old housewife for human trafficking. The suspect and her husband are accused of trafficking a 17-year-old girl to Côte d'Ivoire for prostitution.
The arrest followed a report by the victim's sister to the NSCDC's anti-human trafficking unit on January 20. Preliminary investigations revealed that the offense was committed on November 25, 2025.
The victim was reportedly lured with false promises of trafficking abroad. The NSCDC confirmed that the victim was brought into contact with the syndicate through an apprentice at the suspect's shop in Ibadan.
The NSCDC command urged the public to report suspicious activities related to human trafficking and reaffirmed its commitment to combating such crimes.
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