The Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Zamfara State Command, has arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued two 13-year-old women in Gusau.
The command’s Public Family members Officer, Umar Mohammad, disclosed this in a observation issued in Gusau on Friday.
In line with the observation, the suspect, Bala Abubakar, 25, from Zurmi Native Govt House, used to be arrested within the Lalan space of Gusau on October 15 at about 8:30 p.m.
The observation known the rescued women as Amira Baje Ibrahim and Haulatu Shaibu, each 13 and from Zurmi LGA.
The State Commandant, Sani Mustapha, stated initial investigations indicated that the ladies had been being trafficked from Shinkafi LGA and had been to be taken to Suleja, Niger State, for supply to 2 folks known as Hadiza and Bara’atu, sometimes called Yar Baba.
Mustapha stated the arrest used to be made as a part of the corps’ efforts to struggle human trafficking and different crimes.
He directed the fast switch of the case to the Nationwide Company for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Individuals, NAPTIP, for additional investigation and vital motion.
The command reiterated its dedication to tackling legal actions and stated suspects could be investigated and prosecuted in line with the legislation.