Police Rescue 3 Trafficked Girls in Lagos, Arrest 6 Suspected Robbers in Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued three young girls allegedly being trafficked in Badagry, Lagos State, arrested six suspected criminals in Abuja and apprehended an alleged gunrunner in Benin City, Edo State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, disclosed the separate operations in a statement posted on his X account on Friday.

According to Iniedu, the Lagos operation followed the interception of a commercial motorcycle conveying three young girls along Owode Apa Road, Badagry, by police officers on routine patrol.

He said preliminary interrogation revealed that the girls were suspected victims of human trafficking.

“A team of policemen on routine patrol intercepted a commercial motorcycle conveying three young girls along Owode Apa Road, Badagry.

“Interrogation revealed the girls were victims of human trafficking. They were rescued and debriefed, while efforts are ongoing to track down the suspected traffickers,” he stated.

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The police spokesperson added that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, for further investigation, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend those behind the alleged trafficking operation.

In a separate operation in Abuja, police operatives, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, arrested six suspects during a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Kado Bimko.

The suspects include one Abubakar Safiyanu and five others, who are being investigated for alleged armed robbery, extortion and homicide.

Items recovered during the operation include 11 suspected stolen mobile phones, a laptop, dangerous weapons and intoxicating substances.

Iniedu said the principal suspect was also allegedly linked to a robbery and murder case reported in June 2026.

“The prime suspect is also implicated in a June 2026 robbery and murder. The case is being investigated by the CID Abuja,” he added.

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Similarly, police operatives in Benin City, Edo State, arrested a 52-year-old man, Kingsley Eghaghe, over alleged involvement in illegal firearms trafficking.

According to the police spokesperson, the arrest followed intelligence reports and the interception of a telephone conversation allegedly linked to gunrunning activities.

“Acting on an intelligence report and a lawfully intercepted phone conversation regarding gun running, police operatives tracked and arrested a 52-year-old suspect, Kingsley Eghaghe.

“The suspect has been taken into custody for discreet investigation, with further developments regarding the recovery of arms and ammunition expected,” Iniedu stated.

The case is currently being investigated by the police’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in Benin City.

The police said investigations into the separate incidents were ongoing, with efforts expected to establish the full extent of the suspects’ alleged criminal activities and identify other individuals who may be involved.

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