The Police Command in Lagos State says it has rescued 10 teenage girls, who were allegedly being trafficked to some West African countries for prostitution. The Lagos Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Thursday while briefing newsmen on the success of the operation. “The girls were brought by the suspects from Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Ogun and Benin Republic,” Hundeyin said. READ ALSO: Police arrest suspected kingpin of human trafficking syndicate in LagosHe said that the police operatives intercepted the suspects at the point of departure at Mazamaza area of Mile 2 – Badagry Expressway. Hundeyin said the police were on the trail of other suspects, stressing that those arrested would be charged to court on the completion of investigation.

Source: The Guardian May 23, 2024 14:48 UTC