The Lagos Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued four women that were meant to be trafficked to Mali.
NSCDC Lagos Commandant, Cyprian Otoibhi, told journalists on Thursday that the victims, indigenes of Edo and Anambra States, were rescued on January 15 at 9:20 pm at 13 Abuke Oku Street, Iyana Ipaja.
Mr Otoibhi said the victims were recruited by a woman, Michael Omowunmi, who has spent two years in Mali, and Favour Owoke, who is at large.
“However, Omowunmi, who was allegedly involved in prostitution in Mali, returned home in 2017,” the commandant said.
“The victims are Alaoye Joy, who is 22-year-old; Victoria Oshioke (18); Amaka Eze, (23); and Anuoluwapo Mustapha, (26).”
Otoibhi emphasised that the dangers of human trafficking were grave and the offence would not be treated lightly.
“I, therefore, enjoin the public to report such cases to appropriate agencies as this command will continue to ensure a crime-free Lagos.
“The suspects, as well as the victims, would be handed over to relevant agencies for further investigations and prosecution,” he said.
