NSCDC Arrests Human Trafficker, Rescues Two Teens in Zamfara
On October 15, 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Zamfara State Command arrested 25-year-old Bala Abubakar, a suspected human trafficker, in the Lalan area of Gusau. During the operation, two teenage girls, Amira Baje Ibrahim and Haulatu (Hable) Shaibu, both 13 years old and from Zurmi Local Government Area, were rescued.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the victims were being trafficked from Shinkafi LGA of Zamfara State and were intended to be delivered to individuals named Hadiza and Bara’atu (Yar Baba) in Suleja, Niger State. Following the arrest, the State Commandant, CC Sani Mustapha, directed that the case be transferred to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further action.
The NSCDC emphasized its commitment to combating criminality and civil unrest, stating that all apprehended suspects would face thorough investigation and prosecution.
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