The Police Command in Nasarawa State has arrested a 22-year-old woman, Aisha Hashiru, over an alleged attempt to traffic three minors in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, said in a statement on Friday in Lafia that the suspect was apprehended on Sept. 4 at about 5:45 p.m. by members of the public at Orange Market, Mararaba, while attempting to abduct the children.
He explained that the suspect was rescued from mob action by operatives of Mararaba ‘A’ Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, who intervened swiftly.
The rescued children were identified as Fatima Auwal, 4, Shafiyi Auwal, 5, and Amina Auwal, 6.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect sneaked into the residence of one Ramatu Auwal of Orange Market and abducted her three children. Nemesis, however, caught up with her when she was intercepted by vigilant members of the public. Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to luring the children under the pretext of buying them biscuits,” Nansel said.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, Shettima Mohammed, had ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for further investigation.
Nansel said the commissioner also directed officers to intensify efforts to resolve other reported cases of missing children, while reaffirming the command’s commitment to tackling human trafficking in the state.
He commended residents for their vigilance and assured them of sustained efforts to safeguard children and protect lives across Nasarawa.
(NAN)