The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Illela Border Command has arrested a notorious trafficker, Sirajo Illela, with two female victims whom where been prepared for Libya where resqued by the command.
The statement by the Command Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Abdulahi Mohammed, said that the arrest was made at the suspect’s family residence in Yar Kara area, Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State, around 1:30 a.m February 12 2025.
According to Abdullahi Mohammed, the two Maryam Akinosi, 40, from Ogun State, and Olatunde Abidemi, 26, from Oyo State, were found to be traveling without any valid documents. The preliminary investigations revealed that they were on their way to Libya.
NIS also explained that the suspect, Sirajo Illela, has been on the wanted list of both the Immigration and National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for a very long period, he is well known for harbouring and supporting human trafficking through illegal routes in Illela border.
The suspect and the victims where hand over to NAPTIP, the NAPTIP Commander in Sokoto, who received the suspect and victims, thanked the NIS for their collaboration and commitment to fighting against human trafficking.
The victims and the suspect have been handed over to NAPTIP in Sokoto for further investigation and prosecution.