Ogun Police have arrested two suspects involved in recruiting girls for exploitation in Mauritania, with one admitting to using her daughter

In a significant development, the Ogun State Police Command has arrested two women suspected of being involved in human trafficking, aimed at exploiting young girls in Mauritania.

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The arrests come after a detailed investigation into an illegal recruitment operation that saw young girls trafficked for domestic work, which later turned out to involve sexual exploitation.

The first suspect, who was arrested after a tip-off, reportedly confessed to recruiting young girls for work in Mauritania, including her own 19-year-old daughter.

She admitted to receiving over N500,000 from a woman in Mauritania in exchange for sending these girls to be employed as domestic staff.

However, it was soon discovered that the true purpose of the recruitment was far more ster. The suspect’s recruitment operation was not simply for domestic work, as the girls were being trafficked with the intention of exploiting them as sex workers.

The second suspect, a 28-year-old woman, was also arrested and confessed to being hired by the first suspect to find girls to send to Mauritania for work. However, she became suspicious when one of the girls she sent was rejected by the first suspect.

Upon further questioning, the second suspect learned that the girls were to be exploited as sex workers, leading her to withdraw from the operation. She explained that the rejection of the victim was due to the girl’s age and body size, which led her to realize that something was wrong.

In a statement from the Ogun Police, Zonal Police Relations Officer (ZPRO), Ayuba, explained that both suspects would face legal action following the completion of an ongoing investigation.

The police have reassured the public that they are committed to bringing the perpetrators of human trafficking to justice and ensuring that such exploitation does not continue.

This case adds to a troubling trend of human trafficking in the region. The Ogun State Police had arrested a 28-year-old woman, Opeyemi Adetoro, for trafficking three girls to Libya.

The victims were taken without the consent of their families, highlighting the continuous efforts by the Ogun Police to clamp down on trafficking syndicates operating within the state.

Human trafficking remains a serious issue in Nigeria, with young girls and women often being coerced or deceived into dangerous situations.

Authorities continue to warn about the dangers of such trafficking rings and urge families to stay vigilant to prevent further exploitation of vulnerable individuals.

This article highlights the recent arrests by Ogun Police in a disturbing human trafficking case involving girls being recruited for domestic work in Mauritania, only to be exploited as sex workers.

The police’s swift actions reflect their ongoing commitment to combating trafficking and ensuring that traffickers face the full legal consequences of their actions.