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Immigration Rescues Suspected Sex Victims En-route to Europe

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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has rescued Seven suspected victims of sex trafficking en-route to Europe.

They were rescued while trying to cross to Niger Republic, en-route to Europe.

Jigawa State Controller NIS Ismaila Abba Aliyu said, the arrest was made by the personel of Operation Salam along Kazaure Babura axis in the state.

He explained that, the suspected with no valid travelling document were planning to cross Niger Republic, Libiya to Europe.

The suspects are between the age of 16-27 are indegien of Lagos, Kwara, Imo and Ogun states.

While the agent await the victims in Niger Republic and planned to convey them to Libiya through deserts.

The Comptroller however revealed that, no any incriminated iteams or substances were found in their luggages.

He said the victims would be handed over to National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Person (NAPTIP) after investigation.

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