- As Operatives rescue 2, arrest 3 suspects, recover firearms
In a renewed display of operational vigilance and unyielding commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant breakthroughs in separate high-profile cases of human trafficking and kidnapping, further reinforcing the NPF’s resolve to dismantle criminal networks across the country, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report..
On 30th July 2025, at about 2:00 p.m., operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, while on routine patrol along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, intercepted a suspected human trafficker, Raymond Sunday Wonna, aged 30, and rescued two (2) young female victims identified as Miracle Ogar (aged 18) and Angela Kingsley (aged 16). Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were deceitfully lured from Ogoja, Cross River State, under the pretext of securing job opportunities in Ghana.
Without the knowledge or consent of their parents, the suspect, who claimed to be a casual labourer, intended to transport them to work in a restaurant allegedly owned by his “baby mama” in Ghana. Further findings indicate that while lodging the victims in a hotel pending departure, the suspect attempted to sexually assault them. The swift intervention of the operatives not only thwarted the illicit journey but also ensured the victims were safely returned to their families. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the trafficking network.
In a parallel development, operatives of the Taraba State Police Command, acting on credible intelligence, recorded another victory in the fight against violent crime on 13th August 2025, at about 10:00 a.m., when the state operatives, in collaboration with local security outfits, stormed Mahadi Forest in Gassol LGA, successfully arresting two (2) suspected kidnappers identified as Yahaya Umar (20 years, male), and Mohammed Umar (47 years, male), in possession of an AK-47 rifle. The suspects have confessed to being members of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for several attacks in Plateau and Taraba States. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and dismantle their operational network.
Commending the operatives for their vigilance and swift action, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has assured citizens of the Force’s unrelenting commitment to the safety of all, further directing a meticulous and speedy investigation that will lead to the prosecution of all culprits. The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its mission to protect citizens from criminal elements operating within and across borders. These recent accomplishments emphasise the significance of community vigilance, intelligence-led operations, and swift law enforcement measures.
15th August, 2025.
