A 28-year-old housewife has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, over alleged human trafficking.
The spokesman of NSCDC Oyo State Command, Mr Samuel Opebiyi in a statement made available to Newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan, said that efforts were on to apprehend her accomplice and husband, who is on the run.
Opebiyi said the housewife and her husband allegedly trafficked a 17-year-old girl, to Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) for prostitution.
The suspect according to NSCDC was said to have been arrested on January 22, after the victim’s sister reported the case to the command’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit on Jan. 20.
After the preliminary investigation by NSCDC, it was revealed that the offence was committed on Nov. 25, 2025, when the suspect and her husband orchestrated the trafficking of the victim to Libya for prostitution.
“While investigations into the full details and network of the illicit operation are still ongoing, the Command confirmed that the victim was allegedly lured with false promises before being trafficked abroad.
“NSCDC, Oyo State Command, further established that the victim was brought into contact with the alleged syndicate through one Rodiat, an apprentice at the suspect’s shop, where she sells shoes, bags and other accessories, located within Ifeleye, Ogunpa Market, Ibadan,
“The victim reportedly approached Rodiat expressing her desire to secure a job opportunity, after which she was introduced to the suspects,” he said.
The commandant said that the Command would continue to intensify efforts aimed at rescuing victims and ensuring all persons involved in the crime are brought to justice.
He said that the suspect would be charged to court while efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing husband.