Police rescue woman trafficked to Mali in Enugu operation
A 25-year-old woman trafficked to Mali for prostitution has been rescued by the Enugu State Police Command. SP Daniel Ndukwe announced that a 69-year-old suspect, Eze Boniface, was arrested in connection with the case. The victim and her parents were reportedly deceived with promises of a lucrative job abroad. Police are continuing investigations to dismantle the trafficking network and arrest other suspects.
What happened
- Eze Boniface was arrested after the victim’s parents lodged a complaint with the police.
- The victim was lured with a false promise of employment in a textile company, where she was told she would earn $100 daily.
- Instead, she was taken to Mali and forced into prostitution, with the syndicate making at least 500,000 CFA francs from her exploitation.
- The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has ordered an expanded investigation to uncover more suspects and criminal activities.
- Police warn the public, especially young people and their families, to be cautious of offers promising lucrative jobs abroad.
