Police arrest two women over alleged child trafficking in Adamawa
Two women have been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for alleged child trafficking. SP Suleiman Nguroje said three teenage girls were rescued at Adamawa Sunshine Motor Park. The girls were reportedly lured to Yola with false promises of employment. The police say investigations are ongoing and the rescued teenagers are in protective custody.
What happened
- SP Suleiman Nguroje stated that officers intercepted three teenagers at Adamawa Sunshine Motor Park on February 17, 2026.
- The rescued girls are Naomi Linus (14 years), Agnes Thomas (16 years), and Patience Justine (15 years).
- The suspects were identified as Hasiya Yuguda, 35, and Ummulkhairi Abubakar, 40.
- Another suspect, Simon Boniface, 38, is assisting the police in their investigation.
- Commissioner of Police Morris Dankwambo urged the public to report suspicious activities involving minors.
