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Police rescue Nigerian woman trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

Police rescue Nigerian woman trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire

A 26-year-old Nigerian woman named Ese Isiorho was arrested in Delta State for allegedly trafficking two young Nigerian women to Côte d’Ivoire under the pretense of offering vocational training. One of the victims, a 25-year-old woman, has been rescued and returned to Nigeria, where she is now recovering with her family. The police stated that the victims were allegedly forced into prostitution upon arrival in Côte d’Ivoire. Investigations revealed that the suspect had promised the 25-year-old victim a chance to learn hairdressing in Côte d’Ivoire but instead handed her over to a woman known as 'Madam Purity' for prostitution. Authorities are continuing their efforts to locate the second victim and dismantle the trafficking network. This incident highlights growing concerns about human trafficking in Nigeria, with authorities urging the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent recruitment schemes.

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Premium Times Nigeria logoPremium Times NigeriaIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
Police rescue Nigerian woman trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire

A 26-year-old Nigerian woman named Ese Isiorho was arrested in Delta State for allegedly trafficking two young Nigerian women to Côte d’Ivoire under the pretense of offering vocational training. One of the victims, a 25-year-old woman, has been rescued and returned to Nigeria, where she is now recovering with her family. The police stated that the victims were allegedly forced into prostitution upon arrival in Côte d’Ivoire. Investigations revealed that the suspect had promised the 25-year-old victim a chance to learn hairdressing in Côte d’Ivoire but instead handed her over to a woman known as 'Madam Purity' for prostitution. Authorities are continuing their efforts to locate the second victim and dismantle the trafficking network. This incident highlights growing concerns about human trafficking in Nigeria, with authorities urging the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent recruitment schemes.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal case involving human trafficking, which is a matter of public safety and law enforcement. While the issue relates to organized crime and national security, the article presents the facts neutrally, citing police statements and does not exhibit clear ideological bias

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